Lot 3034

An Omani Mamluk sword, 17th century

Antique Arms and Armour from all over the world | A100aw | Live auction | 388 Lots

Hammer price € 1,800

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Description

Double edged blade (pitted, damaged point) of lenticular cross section. The base with three dots inlaid in brass on both sides. Sturdy, short quillons with rain guard, octagonal iron grip. The octagonal, peaked pommel with silver ornament inlaid on the obverse. Length 83 cm. Rare Islamic sword in the early form with straight blade. A similar sword can be found in the Furusiyya Collection "L'art des chevaliers en pays d'Islam", p. 79, no. 43.

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General Information

The auction starts on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 2 pm (CET). Lot no. 3001 - 3389. The pre-sale view will take place on 03., 04. and 06. May as well as 11th and 13th May 2024, in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.