Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 245:
Very Good 18th-19th C. Islamic Afghani PULOWAR Sword ~ Chiseled Steel Mounts. A strong early battle saber of Afghanistan warriors, in its chiseled steel furniture with large scabbard mounts and impressive hilt of traditional form, adorned with a pierced steel locket to the pommel. Wearing an early broad single edged blade with a long double edged tip area, blade showing active watered patterns of intricate damascus steel and bears a well preserved early Eye-lash (Gurda) markings to one side, often attributed to the famed 17th century Venetian makers and is frequently met on early Indo-Persian sabers. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 40" Blade length : 30 3/4"
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