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Lot 163:
fine and rare 18th-19th c. Indian zulfikar shamshir sword with single-edged blade, with characteristic bifurcated and profiled tip, and profusely inlaid with goldZulfikar swords are known throughout the Islamic world and depending on the culture zulfikar blades take different shapes and forms. In some cases, there are two thin blades side by side as can be found on some Ottoman Turkish swords. In India it is more common to see zulfikar blades as double pointed edges. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 35 1/4", Blade length : 30 1/4".~~~~ DEAR BIDDERS, Please View More Detailed Close-Up Images by visiting our website – Sofedesignauctions.com ~ Thank you ! ~~~~~~. 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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