Lot 218:
A PERSIAN SHAMSHIR SWORD
Description
A robust example, with polished grips and steel pommel inlaid with numerous turquoises, the guard wrought of black Persian wootz and finely chiseled with a graceful game animal to either side. The massive heirloom blade long, heavy and moderately curved, wrought of fine Persian Kara Taban black wootz with two gold-inlaid cartouches at the right forte, the upper containing the name and titles of Shah Abbas of Iran, ABBAS SHAH BANDE-YE VILAYET (r. 1588-1629) and the lower with WORK OF ASSAD ALLAH. In its rare shagreen-covered wooden scabbard with en suite suspension bands and engraved brass chape and locket. 17th century. Minor wear. Overall length 92.3cm./ 36 7/8 inches. Condition III
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