Shamshir

Object/Artifact

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Leviathan: The Archit Patel Collection

Name/Title

Shamshir

Entry/Object ID

275; Full Code: 275.28.58-SW-IM

Tags

Sword

Description

This Shamshir is a custom made to the classical spesification of an classical historical blade. Fuller, running parellal to the spine of the blade right upto the tip. It's quarter turn blade. Mahogany handle with silver studed pins and Braided bronze wire wrapped at the top of handle for anti-slip grip.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Sahib Singh

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

North Western India

Culture/Tribe

Persian, Ottoman, Mughal

Dimensions

Dimension Description

40"

Length

35 in

Material

Rosewood and Silver, Steel, Silver

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Custom Made

Place

City

Amritsar, Punjab

State/Province

Punjab