18th C. Persian Safavid Wootz Kard Dagger

Status: Sold · Region: Middle East, Ottoman Turkey, Persia · Type: Daggers

A fine heavy and large example of an 18th c. Persian kard. This example likely dates from the early 18th-mid 18th C. and survives in nice condition. All parts are original except for a period redone bolster. The wootz blade is finely chiseled in relief and the wootz is vivid throughout. Overall 15 1/4, blade is 9 /4