A Persian shamshir Circa 1800. Sturdy, smooth single-edged blade of Wootz Damascus. Iron grip mounts with riveted horn grip scales, the quillons and both suspension bars chiselled on both sides with calligraphic cartouches. Leather-covered wooden scabbard with florally engraved brass chape. Length 99 cm. historic, historical, Persian, Orient, Oriental, Asia, Asian, 19th century, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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Keywords: 19th, asia, asian, blade, century, orient, oriental, persian, shamshir, single-edged, smooth, sturdy