AN AFGHAN SHASHKA-TYPE SABER

A rare form, displaying design characteristics derived from both Central Asian sabers and the Cossack shashka. The wooden grips in two sections, with steel bolster, the fine, massive, single-edged multifullered blade with distinct yelman. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard. Late 19th-early 20th century. Scabbard a period replacement. Overall length 84cm. Condition III