An excellent kandshar dating: 18th Century provenance: Persia, Curved, double-ed…

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An excellent kandshar

dating: 18th Century provenance: Persia, Curved, double-edged blade with rib at the center, made of very fine Wootz damask, with slightly raised base. Double-'T'-shaped, walrus tusk handle majestically carved in bas-relief with well-shaped figures. Featuring a depiction of a gentleman and a lady in 'Western'-looking dress, with three winged angels crouched at their feet, on a background featuring a thick pattern of foliage and flowers in relief. Above and below are panels featuring nasta'liq type inscriptions with beaded frames. Smooth back engraved with a man in traditional vest among floral decorations, at his feet is a hound chasing a hare. An old restoration and very small missing parts. Leather-covered wooden scabbard with decorations in relief.

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An excellent kandshar

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Three Ethiopian edged weapons, circa 1900 A Shotel with a broad, curved, double fullered, double-edged blade, wooden guard and pommel, rhinoceros horn grip. Length 73 cm. Two sabres with typically shaped wooden Shotel hilts and curved blades, one blade with full floral etching and Amharic inscription, the pommel decorated with a heavily rubbed Maria Theresa taler. Length 98 and 99 cm. Attention: This lot can only be shipped within the European Union. Condition: II -

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A MUGHAL DAGGER WITH WOODEN HILT, NORTH-INDIA, 19TH CENTURY

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