What sword is this?
 

I bought this sword with scabbard in a souq in the Sultanate of Oman when I was living there.

Can anyone tell me something about the sword, the scabbard and the blade. There is a vague mark in the blade. :confused:

Your help is much appreciated.

Welcome to the forum Hommine

We will need a good pic of the entire sword to give you our answer.

Lew

Photos
 

I just added the photos.

Hielke :) :)

Hi Hommine,

You have an Omani Kattara. Quite rare. Use the search function they have been discussed here before.

All the Best
Jeff

Sword
 

Thank you very much for that info, that is really great! :) :)

Can anyone tell me something about the mark on the blade to make the picture complete?

Hielke

Hello Hommine,
Just as Jeff has noted, this is an Omani kattara, and as he states, these are indeed quite rare and extremely desirable as collectibles, especially with scabbard. They are described in Robert Elgood "The Arms &Armour of Arabia" fig.2:13 and 2:15 (p.17-18). It seems unclear on whether these were made in Oman proper or the Omani empire elsewhere, but strongest case would suggest Oman. Elgood dates them 17th-18th centuries.
These always seem to be as yours, with silver decoration removed, the holes correspond to riveting on those which remain with covering.
Unfortunately the mark is too vague to really make out. Many of the blades on these are early Solingen blades, and its hard to say whether the mark is a cartouche or European makers mark.

Extremely nice acquisition, and thank you so much for posting it here!!!

All best regards,
Jim