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A PERSIAN SHAMSHIR SABER

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An exceptionally massive example, the hilt with steel pommel cap and antler grips, the guard with gold inlaid borders showing traces of wootz pattern. The fine, broad blade of moderate curvature, forged of superior Kara Khorassan wootz damascus steel, and inscribed in a cartouche with gold border at the right forte, WORK OF ASSAD ALLAH. Early 18th century. Overall length 95.6 cm. Condition I

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