Lot 2236
A Syrian shamshir with gold damascened wootz blade, ca. 1800
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Wootz Damascus blade with twin grooves on both sides of the spine, gold inlaid with long inscriptions running to the head. Gold-damascened floral ornament at the obverse root with engraved signature “labour of Assad Ullah”, on the reverse a gold-damascened medallion inscribed “O judge of all things”. Silvered crossguard set with brass wire. The silver-mounted horn grip panels with round and star-shaped inlays of brass and tin. Leather-covered wooden scabbard with two carrying straps and ornamentally silver-inlaid iron mountings. Length 102 cm.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
