16th/17th C Persian Shamshir Sword
Heavy wedge section blade with a strong contrasting wootz pattern showing all over. Five inlaid cartouches translated as 'Allah Make Me Good', 'Allah Make Me Strong', and 'Long Life Allah Bless Shah Ismail'. Original hilt with bone grip scales. (L95cm)

PROVENANCE:
From the collection of the late George Fennell

Estimate $800-1,500