Bidspirit auction | A PERSIAN SHAMSHIR SWORD

A PERSIAN SHAMSHIR SWORD - Late Zand Dynasty, the polished grips with characteristic iron pommel and gold-inlaid guard. The fine, long blade of deep curvature forged of superb actively-grained and highly-contrasted Persian wootz and struck with the Chintamani, three circles or jewels representing courage, strength and power, and traces of gold decoration. First half of the 18th century. Minor wear. Overall length 90.6cm./ 35 ¾ inches. Condition III