Large khyber or salawar yatagan knife, Afghanistan, early 19th century Long straight blade with one edge and flat back in damascus steel, the heel inlaid with gold forming a half-lambrequin decorated with rosettes and leafy stems continued on the guard. The handle with a parrot beak end riveted with mother-of-pearl plates underlined by metallic threads and decorated with an openwork metallic strap ring. Length : 48,5 cm Traces of oxidation, decoration erased in places, slight accidents on the handle. A Large Knife Khyber or Salawar Yatagan, Afghanistan, early 19th century Collection of an amateur (lots 93 to 119).