Very Unusual High Quality Persian Qajar Dynasty Wootz Damascus Dagger (shamshir)
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A Highly unusual and unique Persian dagger, dating from the 18th to early 19th century, of very substantial size, having a massive wooden grip with two Wootz steel side plates decorated with chiseled ornaments and animals as well as gold Koftgari scrolls. Mounted with a large and sturdy blade of unique configuration, showing extensive gold inlaid panels of floral and geometric motives with Islamic calligraphy on both sides, the rest of the blade showing fine watered patterns of famous Persian Black Wootz damascus steel. Solid and intact overall on this fascinating and very high quality Islamic weapon.
Overall : 14 3/8" Blade : 9 1/8"
