Auctions Imperial 2017 Arms & Armor November
Lot 266:
Description
Qajar Dynasty, of exceptional size and quality. The large hilt of characteristic form, carved of dark horn and set with pierced and gilded steel bosses, the lower retaining the original embroidered wrist strap and tassels. The massive blade made at the Court Workshop of Nasr-al-Din Shah, straight and double-edged, tapering to a slight armor-piercing tip, and wrought with pairs of snakes undulating down the length of the blade on either side. Showing traces of wootz pattern, the eyes and tongues of the snakes inlaid, together with a large cartouche containing an untranslated Persian poetic inscription. In its shagreen-covered wooden scabbard with gilded suspension band and retaining its original leather belt and tassels. Mid-19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 89 cm. Condition II
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