AUCTIONS IMPERIAL 2025 MAY
Lot 215:
Description
A rare example, with polished horn grips and steel pommel, the guard with silver and gold inlay. The fine, long, broad blade of moderate curvature, forged of fine Persian wootz, and inscribed with a pair of cartouches at the left forte, the upper reading, O JUDGE OF NEEDS, the lower chiseled with the famous lion-symbol of Assad Allah. The right forte with a long, chiseled calligraphy panel. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with steel suspension bands. Minor pitting to blade, one band damaged. Overall length 92.6cm./36 ? inches. Condition III
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