An Ottoman sword "Shamshir" with rhino horn hilt
Lot-No. 700
Ottoman Empire, probably 18th cent. The characteristic curved steel blade with engraved inscriptions. Rhino horn hilt (min. fissure) with curved pommel over a silver cross bar. Richly embellished leather covered wooden scabbard. Applied ornamental silver fittings. L. 71 cm.
An Ottoman sword "Shamshir" with rhino horn hilt
An Ottoman sword "Shamshir" with rhino horn hilt
Lot-No. 700
Ottoman Empire, probably 18th cent. The characteristic curved steel blade with engraved inscriptions. Rhino horn hilt (min. fissure) with curved pommel over a silver cross bar. Richly embellished leather covered wooden scabbard. Applied ornamental silver fittings. L. 71 cm.