AUCTIONS IMPERIAL DECEMBER 2020
Lot 248:
Description
An early form of saif with distinctive hilt of tombak or gilded copper, elaborately engraved overall. The characteristic grip with three quillons and a knucklebow. The long, curved well-fullered blade with raised yelman or back edge. 17th-18th century. Well worn overall. This form is attested from the early 17th century, appearing in a number of English portraits including that of Tobias Blosse, Ipswich Museum and Art Gallery, UK dating c. 1617. See North, A, ISLAMIC ARMS, 1984, HMSO, 28. Overall length 89.5cm. Condition III
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