Persian Shamshir
Hello,
Received just a few days ago, I proudly present this Persian Shamshir.
With 970 gram it’s a pretty heavy sword, 79cm from point to point, ~84cm along the cutting edge, ~9cm deep curvature, 92 cm with the hilt. Typical dimensions and weight for an early Persian Shamshir.
I'm pretty sure, that the current hilt was later added.
I have no better pictures right now, sorry.
The blade saw some heavy battle action, not too much notches but it was brutally bended. It took hours to straighten the blade out.
The blade is not made from wootz, it is pattern welded steel of an unknown type. Looks like small straps of fine steel, parallel to the cutting edge with some unexplainable points. I just started to restore the blade, it will take some weeks from now on. After the work is finished, I can show better pictures.
I hope, someone can translate the cartouche. I think there is probably a date “111” which means 1111 or Gregorian calendar 1699. Is that right or a wrong guess? If the blade was made during the Abbas-period or shortly after, it’s a first prize.
Now I hope for some benevolent comments.
Best wishes and a nice weekend,
Roland
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