A Syrian gold-inlaid shamshir,1st half of the 19th century. Slightly curved single-edged blade of finely patterned wootz-Damascus. A gold-filled smith's mark struck on one side. The iron quillons and the grip entirely covered with rich gold-inlaid vine decoration. Wooden scabbard covered with shagreen leather stitched with fine silver wire. Iron fittings richly decorated with gold inlay. Leather scabbard cover has a small defect,one suspension ring missing. Length 92 cm,historic,historical,19th century,Ottoman Empire,jewellery,jewelry,noble,precious,,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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