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The sheath (foukari) features dense repoussé decoration with serpent-like dragons, trophies, floral, and vegetal motifs, ending in the form of a sea dragon. Its upper part is adorned with seven parallel bands with rope-like rings. Along the spine, there is repoussé decoration with floral motifs, a serpent-like dragon, and a cross. The two pieces (manikia) of the bone handle are joined by a silver band (tsemberliki) engraved with floral motifs. One side of the blade bears engraved vegetal designs and the date 1913. The spine of the blade has a linear engraved pattern. There is a minor loss to the bone of the handle. length: 44 cm.; length with sheath: 47 cm.