AUCTIONS IMPERIAL JUNE 2020 ARMS & ARMOR
Lot 302:
Description
A rare type, Zand Dynasty, the dark horn grips with distinctive angular pommel suggesting a transitional form between karabela and fully-developed spherical Ottoman type, set with three large bosses and steel guard showing traces of wootz pattern. The fine, long, broad blade of shallow curvature with a broad and narrow fuller and distinct back edge to each side, forged of very fine Persian Kara Taban wootz, and inscribed with two cartouches at the right forte, the upper reading, WORK OF MU’ALEM, and the lower with a representation of a lion or dog. In its embossed leather-covered scabbard. Latter 18th century. Hilt and scabbard showing substantial wear. L.A. Meyer, Islamic Armourers and Their Works, 1962, Geneva: Albert Kundig, p. 128 Plate XI lists three swords made by a smith of this name. Overall length 96.5cm. Condition II
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