Lot 237:
A RARE AFGHAN SHAMSHIR
Description
The faceted horn grips with peaked pommel, and profiled brass pommel, the brass guard with profiled langets. The long, broad blade of moderate curvature, forged of fine Persian Kara Khorrasan wootz. In its distinctive leather-wrapped wooden scabbard with en suite brass suspension bands and chape. Minor wear to blade. Overall length 96cm. Condition III
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