A silver mounted shasqua
dating: Late 19th Century provenance: Caucasia, Curved, single-and false-edged blade with large, central fuller, base with remains of engraved trophies and floral motifs. Hilt completely covered with silver foil, finely engraved and nielloed on a grained ground. Pommel of typical shape. Wooden, leather-covered scabbard with silver mounts, decorated en suite; two suspension rings, cap with inscription in Arabic on the back. length 92 cm.
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dating: Late 19th Century provenance: Caucasia, Curved, single-and false-edged blade with large, central fuller, base with remains of engraved trophies and floral motifs. Hilt completely covered with silver foil, finely engraved and nielloed on a grained ground. Pommel of typical shape. Wooden, leather-covered scabbard with silver mounts, decorated en suite; two suspension rings, cap with inscription in Arabic on the back. length 92 cm.