Sword from Oman also known as Kattara. This type of sword, which is very similar to the older Islamic swords from the 11th 12th centuries, was popular in the Gulf countries during the 18th and the 19th Centuries. It has a very long 33 inches, straight and double edge blade with a 6 inches central shallow fuller and a spatula shaped tip. Although it is not marked, the style of the blade, the quality of the steel and the forging suggest a European origin. Hilt is wood, bount with leather strips and embroidered with silver wires. The pommel is a heavy square steel piece covered with silver and used as a counter weight to the very well balanced long blade. The scabbard is wood, covered with tooled leather with silver wires stitching of the seam (Partially damaged and repaired. Beautifully engraved silver locket and chape and two silver rings. Total length is 43 inches. Very good condition. Very minor blackened spots on the blade. Losses and repairs to the silver binding of the handle. Minor losses to the scabbard leather.