A North Indian shamshir with wavy blade, 19th century, Curved, wavy blade with double-edged, reinforced "Zulfiqar" point. Ornamental brass inlays on both faces, the obverse with engraved cartouche "Made by Assad Allah" and date "1120" (=1708). Iron quillons engraved with a geometrical design, riveted ivory grips and original textile hand strap. Shagreen leather covered, cord backed wood scabbard pierced ornamentally on the obverse with en suite engraved iron suspension bands. The chape with florally chased silver mounting (loss at the reverse). L, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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Keywords: 19th, blade, century, curved, indian, north, shamshir, wavy