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Istaravshan knives (pichoq)

East & Central Asia tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

Types & examples

Knife LACMA M.76.97.491
Knife LACMA M.76.97.491
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Knife Handle (?) LACMA M.76.97.653
Knife Handle (?) LACMA M.76.97.653
Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
Knife LACMA M.76.97.733 (1 of 2)
Knife LACMA M.76.97.733 (1 of 2)
Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
Zeravshan District. City of Samarkand. Knife Vendor WDL11156
Zeravshan District. City of Samarkand. Knife Vendor WDL11156
Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
Post-medieval copper alloy knife (FindID 158120)
Post-medieval copper alloy knife (FindID 158120)
Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)

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