An Omani Mamluk sword, 17th century
An Omani Mamluk sword, 17th centuryDouble edged blade (pitted, damaged point) of lenticular cross section. The base with three dots inlaid in brass on both sides. Sturdy, short quillons with rain guard, octagonal iron grip. The octagonal, peaked pommel with silver ornament inlaid on the obverse. Length 83 cm.Rare Islamic sword in the early form with straight blade. A similar sword can be found in the Furusiyya Collection "L'art des chevaliers en pays d'Islam", p. 79, no. 43.Condition: III +
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An Omani Mamluk sword, 17th centuryDouble edged blade (pitted, damaged point) of lenticular cross section. The base with three dots inlaid in brass on both sides. Sturdy, short quillons with rain guard, octagonal iron grip. The octagonal, peaked pommel with silver ornament inlaid on the obverse. Length 83 cm.Rare Islamic sword in the early form with straight blade. A similar sword can be found in the Furusiyya Collection "L'art des chevaliers en pays d'Islam", p. 79, no. 43.Condition: III +
