AUCTIONS IMPERIAL MAY 2024 ARMS AND ARMOR
Lot 251:
Description
A fighting weapon for many generations, wooden grips replaced in their working life and steel guard of characteristic form, the long, shallowly-curved Persian heirloom blade wrought of fine, active wootz. 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 94.5 cm / 37 1/4"cm. Condition V
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