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A SAFAVD SHAMSHIR SWORD

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With paneled antler grips, the mounts, comprising pommel, guard and suspension bands, all forged of Persian wootz damascus steel with gold inlay. The massive blade of considerable curvature, and forged of superior Persian black wootz damascus steel with an active and highly-contrasted pattern. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard. Late 17th century. Mounts worn, scabbard tip lacking.Overall length 96.8 cm. Condition III

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