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Caucasian Shaska Sword, Solingen half-moon face and Botonee Cross 18th c. and later

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Caucasian Shaska Sword, Solingen half-moon face and Botonee Cross 18th c. and later

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Eastern Europe, Imperial Russia, Caucasus region circa 1780-1890. Caucasian Shaska sword with horn handle, silver niello base to grip, blade single-edged with triple fuller and very early half-moon or crescent moon face mark from the Solingen master bladesmiths factory in addition to a several arrangements of triple Botonee Cross a staple of early Imperial Russian religion. The handle probably 19th century with the blade probably an early example in the late 18th century. Scabbard with nielloed silver mounts matching to grip of handle and remainder of saber.

Several similar examples are available for comparison in the Metropolitan archives; (Accession Number: 36.25.1555a, b), (Accession Number: 36.25.1554a, b), (Accession Number: 36.25.1553a, b)

37 1/2" L, blade 30 1/4" L

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Caucasian Shaska Sword, Solingen half-moon face and Botonee Cross 18th c. and later

Name: Caucasian Shaska Sword, Solingen half-moon face and Botonee Cross 18th c. and later
SKU: 165864229
Price: 3500 USD
Availability: InStock

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