A RARE DASHUYN SWORD

Estimated Value:

500 € - 800 €

Schätzpreis:

2.800 €

Description:

Armenia. 19th c.
L. 54 cm
Steel, bronze in repoussé, with silver and gilt. Leather inlay on the back. In characteristic straight symmetrical shape with cutting edge on both sides and narrow tip. Central groove slightly offset. Scabbard and handle with fine, dense floral vines. Back with leather. Chape with oval ball, on the grip on both sides two high rivets each, on the back broken off.
German private collection, acquired before 2007 - Signs of wear, a few stains on the blade, the mount back with damage

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