art-of-swords

Kattarah Sword

  • Dated: 19th century
  • Provenance: Oman (with a German blade)
  • Measurements: overall length 103 cm

The sword features a straight, flat, double-edged, German, blade with a triple groove at the base. The grip is finely covered with leather bands decorated with silver filigree. The sword has a big, rectangular pommel with round top, a wooden scabbard with leather covering, finely decorated with bas-relieved floral motifs and silver mounts richly decorated with floral and geometrical motifs.

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