Fine 18th C. Antique Persian Safavid Watered Steel Wootz Shamshir Sword

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

A very fine 18th Persian Safavid era shamshir. This example is fitted with a beautiful Persian wootz blade displaying the original gold inlaid cartouche, possibly noted as Assadullah. The blade has fine top level fullers along its length on both sides and displays a very rich wootz pattern throughout.

The grip scales are bone and the crossguard also displays a watered steel wootz pattern. Completely tight and original condition.

Overall length is 38, blade is 33.