Lot 221:
A RARE AFGHAN SHAMSHIR SWORD
Description
The persiform steel hilt with profiled guard and knucklebow terminating in birds heads, with steel pommel and ferrule and bone grips. The fine Persian blade wrought of actively grained black wootz with distinct hardened edge. 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 88.4cm./ 34 7/8 inches. Condition III
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