Important shortsword with solid silver indo-arab moghul hilt and ruby clusters. India Moghul, 18th Century

Heavy blade of fine damascus, curved, the ricasso engraved and with gold inlaid marks; solid silver grip, completely engraved with floral designs and decorated with six rosettes of nine small rubis each. Wooden scabbard covered with black leather. condition: very good - dimensions: 73.5 cm - Estimation : 2 500 / 3 500 €

Provenance: The A. C. Tirri Coll. Part II Oriental Arms

Illustrated: in «Islamic Weapons - Maghrib to Moghul» di Anthony C. Tirri», pag. 282, fig. 206A destra.

Vente du Vendredi 17 octobre 2008. Armes Anciennes, Armures, Militaria. Czerny's - Sarzana, Italy - Tel: +39 0187 691376