208 - A PERSIAN WOOTZ STEEL SHAMSHIR, THE BLADE 18TH-19TH CENTURY, LATER MOUNTED

A PERSIAN WOOTZ STEEL SHAMSHIR, THE BLADE 18TH-19TH CENTURY, LATER MOUNTED A Persian shamshir comprising a finely forged wootz steel blade of elegant curvature, etched with a calligraphic cartouche. The sword is mounted with a later carved green hardstone hilt in the form of a horse's head and housed in a replacement wood-core scabbard covered in patterned textile. The blade displays the characteristic form associated with Persian sabers and represents the oldest and most significant component of the assembly. Dimensions: L: 39 in., (99 cm.) Condition: Please refer to the lot description. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.