BLADED WEAPONS. Indo-Persian sword with iron mount, strong straight blade engraved with figures, floral motifs and kufic characters in the last third, a sharada (profession of faith) "There is no god but God, Muhammad is the messenger of God..." and suras from the Koran. SF. L: 101.5 cm, blade: 86.5 cm. Ottoman Empire or Qadjar Persia. Late 18th - 19th century. ABE This sword has the characteristics of a parade item or an official or even diplomatic present.