AUCTIONS IMPERIAL ARMS & ARMOR NOV 2024
Lot 237:
Qajar era, the hilt of characteristic form, the guard with remains of gold inlaid borders, bone grips and iron pommel. The blade of rare form, straight and broad, with a pair of narrow fullers at each side of the spine, and an acute, radiused tip designed for both thrusting and cutting with the point. Wrought of fine Persian wootz with a complex, active pattern. Beginning of the 19th century. Blade rubbed with isolated areas of pitting. Overall length 87cm / 34 ??. Condition III
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