Antique Art and Weaponry Sale, May 30, 2020
Lot 177:
Of traditional Ottoman style with fine carved grips of the marine nature, having gilt-brass rivet studs and exceptional enameled brass cross-guard with beast head finials. Wearing a powerful deeply curved single edged blade of very fine and actively watered Wootz Damascus steel, front of the blade featuring a chiseled and partially worn gold inlaid maker’s cartouche. A Fabulous and absolutely deadly weapon of the Islamic Noble warrior, according to its quality and exquisite craftsmanship. Sword is 39 1/4" Blade is 34 1/2".
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