A gold-inlaid Syrian shamshir, 18th/20th centuries Heavy, single-edged blade (18th century) of wootz-Damascus with floral gold inlays on both sides at the base of the blade. Iron quillons and grip frame with geometric gold inlays. Riveted horn grip scales. Leather-covered wooden scabbard with iron mountings inlaid en suite in gold and two brass suspension rings. Length 100 cm. historic, historical, 19th century, 18th century, Ottoman Empire, thrusting, thrustings, blade, blades, melee weapon, melee weapons, hand weapon, hand weapons, handheld, weapon, arms, wea,

A gold-inlaid Syrian shamshir, 18th/20th centuries Heavy, single-edged blade (18th century) of wootz-Damascus with floral gold inlays on both sides at the base of the blade. Iron quillons and grip frame with geometric gold inlays. Riveted horn grip scales. Leather-covered wooden scabbard with iron mountings inlaid en suite in gold and two brass suspension rings. Length 100 cm. historic, historical, 19th century, 18th century, Ottoman Empire, thrusting, thrustings, blade, blades, melee weapon, melee weapons, hand weapon, hand weapons, handheld, weapon, arms, wea, Stock Photo
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INTERFOTO  / Alamy Stock Photo

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BR5YH7

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2561 x 5120 px | 21.7 x 43.3 cm | 8.5 x 17.1 inches | 300dpi

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