Lot 512

Africa, Maghreb, an Arab Nimcha sabre/scimitar, a Mahratta sword, deeply curved steel blade with engraved motifs on both sides, hardwooden octagonal hilt with four protrusions and brass wires coiled pattern inlay, knuckle guard rectangular at the base with drooping quillons on opposite side (Wallace Orient), sheath with decorated panels and four brass bands, - L. 52 cm. -