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Antique Persian Caucasian Mughal Shamsir Sword

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 800.00 USD
Antique Persian Caucasian Mughal Shamsir Sword
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This lot features an antique early Persian Caucasian Mughal shamshir sword. Shamshir, which means "curved like the tiger's nail", describes the deeply curved and continuously tapering parabolic saber blade typical of Persia (Iran), Mughal India and the adjoining Arab world from the middle of the 16th century. This sword comes with its original leather and Wood scabbard. This blade is believed to date to the 1700s. It is in good condition for its age. Measures: 39 1/2" L with a 32" Blade length