A shamshir
dating: 19th Century provenance: Georgia, Curved, single-edged blade, featuring remains of a gold-inlaid, floral cartouche on a side; iron quillon with straight arms featuring remains of brass inlays; grip with horn grip scales and a small frame at the centre. Wooden scabbard with leather covering and iron mounts, two bands inlaid en suite with the quillon, at the opening a frame en suite with the grip. length 87 cm.
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dating: 19th Century provenance: Georgia, Curved, single-edged blade, featuring remains of a gold-inlaid, floral cartouche on a side; iron quillon with straight arms featuring remains of brass inlays; grip with horn grip scales and a small frame at the centre. Wooden scabbard with leather covering and iron mounts, two bands inlaid en suite with the quillon, at the opening a frame en suite with the grip. length 87 cm.
