Description
A shamshir
dating: First half of the 19th Century provenance: Impero Ottomano, Single-edged, curved, flat blade made of fine damask. On the right side two cartouches with gold-inlaid inscriptions in Arabic. Interesting and rare copper hilt, cross-shaped quillon finely engraved with floral motifs and with remains of engravings, the side frame decorated en suite. Angled pommel made of beautiful dark patina as well as the quillon. Leather-covered grip scales partially decorated with curls in bas-relief on a gilded background.
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