This short sword is a Qama, Turkish origin, late 19 C. The heavy blade is double edged nicely fullered in the center. The base of the blade is decorated with gold koftgari work, (now partially erased), with Arabic inscription and what may be a date. Steel handle with simple gold koftgari decoration. Leather covered scabbard with steel mounts also decorated in the same style of the handle. Blade length 17 inches. Total length 25 inches. Very good condition.