Zanzibar nimcha sword 19th Rare Antique Arabian nimcha sword
Click here to view this lot Rare nimcha of the Arabian peninsula, also called Zanzibar nimcha, (see postcard of a dignitary of Anjouan (Comoros) and that of the eunuch Zanzibar) typical with his stirrup that protects the hilt and hand in fighting!Hilt in beautiful horn (see photo with the lamp)... in perfect conditionBlade engraved with Arab ethnic decorations...ring in brass The blade was stuck in its sheath in wood covered with leather, for decades, and needed treatment and polishing... It has a slight lack in the front, but the scars give addition beauty to this superb sword...The sabre comes with its sheath, but risk of stuck, so I leave it to the buyer to present it, in the scabbard or not...Total length cm Length of the blade cmWeight 915 grsTotally, polished and waxed, ready for collection...Click here to visit Catawiki Read More