Lot 216:
AN OTTOMAN SHAMSHIR SWORD
Description
Of characteristic form, the fine horn grips with rolled pommel, the silver tangband with engraving and Ottoman tughra stamp, the guard wrought of brass. The long, curved, single-edged blade wrought of actively-grained Ottoman begumi wootz with narrow back fullers and struck Chintamani marks, three circles or jewels representing courage, strength and power, at the forte to either side. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with large, brass mounts en suite with the hilt. Late 18th-19th century. Overall length 96cm./37 ¾ inches. Condition II
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