A large Ottoman sword "Shamshir" with rhino horn hilt
Lot-No. 699
Ottoman Empire, 18th/19th cent. The characteristic curved steel blade with engraved inscription. Rhino horn hilt with curved pommel over a silver cross bar (min. rep.). Richly embellished leather covered wooden scabbard and belt chain. Applied ornamental brass fittings. Small traces of use. L. 93 cm.
A large Ottoman sword "Shamshir" with rhino horn hilt
A large Ottoman sword "Shamshir" with rhino horn hilt
Lot-No. 699
Ottoman Empire, 18th/19th cent. The characteristic curved steel blade with engraved inscription. Rhino horn hilt with curved pommel over a silver cross bar (min. rep.). Richly embellished leather covered wooden scabbard and belt chain. Applied ornamental brass fittings. Small traces of use. L. 93 cm.