24cm wootz damascus blade finely chiselled with scrolling foliage and flower heads within a fine gold koftgari border at the forte, fine tram line chiselled back edge with a gold highlighted foliate flourish at the base, characteristic hilt finely chiselled to either side of the collar with a falcon killing its prey, the straps chiselled to one side with a column of wild beasts attacking their prey amidst scrolling vines, the other strap decorated with scrolling vines and flower heads, two-piece riveted walrus grips. Two small chips to the edge of the blade.
Sold for £2,400
24cm wootz damascus blade finely chiselled with scrolling foliage and flower heads within a fine gold koftgari border at the forte, fine tram line chiselled back edge with a gold highlighted foliate flourish at the base, characteristic hilt finely chiselled to either side of the collar with a falcon killing its prey, the straps chiselled to one side with a column of wild beasts attacking their prey amidst scrolling vines, the other strap decorated with scrolling vines and flower heads, two-piece riveted walrus grips. Two small chips to the edge of the blade.
Auction: AUTUMN VIRTUAL FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR AUCTION, 14th Nov, 2023
FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR
NOVEMBER 14TH & 15TH 2023 FROM 10AM
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