A Persian shamshir, first half of the 19th century. Sturdy single-edged blade of wootz-Damascus with a brass-inlaid signature "Work from Isfahan" as well as a later gold-inlaid cartouche on the obverse side. Iron quillons bearing remnants of gold inlay and with lateral dragon heads. Riveted horn-grip scales with iron grip strap and pommel cap. Wooden scabbard covered with shagreen leather (damaged and missing on the mouth) and sewn with brass wire. Iron suspension bars with remnants of gold-inlay. Smooth chape of wootz-Damascus. Length cm. historic, histo,
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