Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 305:
Beautiful and Rare 19th C. Russian Caucasian Dagestani SHAMSHIR Sword. In its silver furniture with carved floral ornaments inlaid with Niello enamel and richly gold gilt throughout front and back of the hilt and front of the scabbard mounts. The back of the scabbard with more restrained decorations, showing Niello inlaid floral scrolls and bearing Russian Imperial 84 silver hallmarks to each mount. This spectacular saber wears an earlier, 18th century blade which may have been a family relic or a trophy blade from the warrior’s father or grandfather, the blade appears to be of Hungarian manufacture, showing distinctive etched and gilt decorations including a tribal warrior with a club and helmet, hand in the cloud holding a large saber and various carbolistic writings and symbols. An exceptionally impressive Caucasian Islamic weapon, owned by or presented to a wealthy Dagestan warrior of significant status and rank. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 37" Blade length : 31"
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