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19TH CENTURY
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AN ARAB SHAMSHIR MOUNTED IN GOLD AND SILVER BELONGING TO SAÏD ALI, SULTAN OF COMORES
19th Century
With Persian blade signed within a gold cartouche 'Work of Asadullah' and dated 1(0)81 or (1)181 AH (circa 1670-71 or 1767-68 AD), silver crosspiece cast with the Basmala incorporating the date 1261 (1845 AD), chased silver pommel, ivory grip-scales, and in its original scabbard with decorated silver chape and silver suspension bands cast with texts from the Qur'an, surah al-Saff (LXI), parts of 13 (the scabbard covering chipped at the top).
30¾in (78.1cm) blade
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With Persian blade signed within a gold cartouche 'Work of Asadullah' and dated 1(0)81 or (1)181 AH (circa 1670-71 or 1767-68 AD), silver crosspiece cast with the Basmala incorporating the date 1261 (1845 AD), chased silver pommel, ivory grip-scales, and in its original scabbard with decorated silver chape and silver suspension bands cast with texts from the Qur'an, surah al-Saff (LXI), parts of 13 (the scabbard covering chipped at the top).
30¾
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Please note that the photograph of Said Ali is not available for purchase
Also please note that the lot number labels for lots 160 and 161 were transposed whilst on view. Please see the catalogue for the correct allocations
Also please note that the lot number labels for lots 160 and 161 were transposed whilst on view. Please see the catalogue for the correct allocations