AUCTION 37 ANTIQUE ARMS AND ARMOR

A PERSIAN ZULFIQAR SWORD, 19TH CEN.

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Start price: $500

Estimated price: $700 - $900

Buyer's premium:

Zulfiqar sword with a steel blade, split at its end, engraved with inscriptions, and a handle with bone scales. Scabbard covered with green velvet.Provenance: Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Ch. Graeff, Ambassador of France, (1923-2022).Footnotes: This type of sword evokes the personality of ‘Ali, son-in-law of the prophet, who is traditionally represented with a two-sided sword.Iran, 19th century.

Dimensions: L: (83.5 cm.)

Condition: Very good with expected signs of wear.