Lot 285:
AN EXTREMELY RARE KIRIM TATAR GURZ MACE
Description
Wrought entirely of steel with faceted haft and flanged head, and inlaid throughout in brass with Arabic characters together with clan tamgas and the date, 1111 a.h. (1699 c.e.) Dated 1699. Overall length 39.8cm./ 15 ¾ inches. The Tatar gurz was typically worn through the belt at the small of the back, where it was both concealed and easily accessible. It was popular with Cossacks as well as Tatars. Condition V
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