Georgian Sabre / Straight Shashka

[Jack Loomes]

Description: Straight, single-edged blade, with triple fuller, at the forte a deep star-shaped stamp; iron quillon with langets and straight arms ending in bulb, featuring remains of gold inlays depicting floral motifs; wooden grip with black leather covering, silver plaques nielloed with floral motifs and studs. Wooden scabbard with black leather covering, chape and bands decorated en suite with the quillon.

Provenance: Georgia

Dimensions: length 87.5 cm.

Dating: 20th Century

Source: www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/a-shamshir-150-c-1ecb06296f