AUCTIONS IMPERIAL MAY 2024 ARMS AND ARMOR
Lot 235:
Description
The hilt of characteristic form, the grips retaining some leather covering, with faceted steel pommel guard, the Persian blade wrought of finely-grained wootz, chiseled at the right forte with a pair of cartouches retaining traces of their original inscriptions. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with steel mount. As found. Saw use well into the 20th century, against Persians, Russians and many others. From the collection of a distinguished retired Lt. Colonel in the American Army, acquired while stationed in Afghanistan in 2008-9. Overall length 93 cm / 36 1/2"cm. Condition V
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