Lot 213:
AN OTTOMAN SHAMSHIR SWORD
Description
The hilt of classic Ottoman form with lobate pommel, the mounts of gilded brass, with engraved crossguard. The fine Persian heirloom blade wrought of fine black wootz, lightly curved and single-edged, with a pair of inlaid cartouches to the right forte, the upper inscribed, ABBAS SHAH BANDE-YE VILAYET (ABBAS, SERVANT OF THE RULER OF THE WORLD– Shah Abbas I ruled the Persian Empire from 1588-1629.) The lower inscribed AMAL ASSAD ALLAH (Work of Assad Allah.) In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with large embossed and engraved gilt brass mounts depicting numerous animals including lions amongst vinework. Late 18th-early 19th century. Gilding worn, blade with areas of pitting, chape with period repair. Overall length 96.5cm./ 38 inches. Condition III
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