Very Good Large Qama Sword, Persian / Central Asia

This Qama sword is of Persian origin but was migrated to central Asia may be on the borders of the Ottoman empire.  Mid – late 19C.  Heavy wide blade with off centered fullers, deeply signed with a maker mark and decorated with gold inlay koftgari work. Bone grips in the Ottoman style. Scabbard covered with violet velvet (lightly worn). large silver locket and chape deeply engraved with floral design. A silver pommel cover also engraved with the same floral design.

Blade 20 inches ( 51 cm). 5 cm wide. Total length 26 1/2 (68 cm) long. Very good condition. Very impressive Qama sword.