Spring Antique Art and Arms, April 10th, 2021
Lot 172:
Rare 18th C. Persian Shamshir Sword with a 17th C. Wootz Damascus Blade. A very good early example having steel mounts pierced with ornamental mystical patterns, with its original grips of noble material. Mounted with a 17th century blade of superb quality showing active watered patterns throughout and gold inlaid with Islamic maker’s cartouche. In its original tooled leather over wood scabbard having pierced steel mounts en suite. Total Length (inside scabbard if present) : 37" Blade Length : 29 3/4"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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