Subasta Bidspirit | Extremely Rare Persian shashka with

Extremely Rare Persian shashka with gold inlay, Qajar period, late 19th century. - Item details Description Extremely Rare Persian shashka with gold inlay, Qajar period, late 19th century. Steel blade with three fullers on each side, decorated with etching in the form of imitation patterns of Damascus steel. On one side at the base of the blade there is an inscription in Arabic ”يا قوام العالمين” (O Sustainer of the worlds). The bone handle has iron fittings, decorated with gold kofgari, that cover the back of the handle. The wooden scabbard is covered with black leather, with iron fittings made in the form of the coat of arms of the Qajar dynasty, the fittings are in the shape of the Shah's crown with an image of a lion and a crown made of gold kofgari. A magnificent item, possibly belonging to a member of the Qajar dynasty during the reign of Mozafereddin Shah Qajar. Height: 95 cm; Condition Good condition Dimensions Height 95 cm / 37.4 in