Lot 221:
A PERSIAN SHAMSHIR SWORD
Sold for: $775
Description
Of characteristic form, with polished horn grips and steel pommel and guard. The long, well-wrought blade of moderate curvature, finely chiseled at the left forte with a Quranic inscription and showing evidence of wootz forging. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with large engraved mounts. Leather refreshed. Overall length 97.2cm./38 17/64 inches. Condition III
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