GRAND VIZIER SHAMSHIR Chinese and leather—demonstrates both technical versatility

and leather—demonstrates both technical versatility and aesthetic appeal

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Chinese ceramics

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GRAND VIZIER SHAMSHIR Chinese and leather—demonstrates both technical versatilityA rare and complete example of a Grand Vizier Ottoman Shamshir. Materials: Wootz Watered steel, horn, and silver Turkey, circa 1800 Length: 102 cms (40. 2 ins) Staying with traditional design, this example features a horn hilt. The horn has been ground down, smoothed and then polished to leave an excellent finish and fine surface texture. The grip is in the pistol style with a silver plated cross guard. The finish is simple, yet provides a sought