Lot 201:
AN EXTREMELY RARE MEDIEVAL ARAB SWORD
Description
The robust Yemeni steel hilt with characteristic faceted pommel with ogival finial and cylindrical grip retaining traces of silver inlay, the guard with rounded shoulders terminating in bud quillons retaining rare original silver flower studs and locket, inspired by 14-15th century Mamluk prototypes. The broad, double-edged blade wrought with short central fuller at the forte, with rounded cutting tip, likely repurposed Mamluk or European work of the 14th-15th century. 16th-17th century. As found. Overall length 79.5cm./ 31 3/8 inches. Condition V
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