Antique Art & Weaponry, September 30th, 2023
Lot 450:
Exceptionally Rare and Fine 18th-19th Russian Bukhara SHAMSHIR Sword of Ottoman Turkish Style, Fantastic Dyed Green Stingray Skin Grip & Scabbard Cover with Elaborate Gilt Brass Mounts Profusely Incrusted with Turquoise Stones. Strong Blade of Most Likely Wootz Damascus Steel, Bearing Partially Worn 3 Gold Inlaid Cartouches. A Fabulous Weapon of Exceptional Quality, Fit for a Noble Figure of Significant Status and Rank, Possibly Even a Royalty in the Central Asia Area of the Russian Empire. Total length (inside scabbard if present) :36 3/4 ", Blade length : 31". ~~~. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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