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An Ethiopian shotelsecond half 19th century
8 June 2015, 10:00 PDT
San FranciscoSold for US$2,106 inc. premium
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An Ethiopian shotel
second half 19th century
second half 19th century
Of familiar form; 31 inch (forte to point) sickle-shaped blade, the fuller molded with central ridge and finely engraved with a repeating floral design; both sides of the blade molded above the hilt with a five-pointed crown. One-piece rhino horn grip flaring to the oval guard and pommel, the later with a domed gilt silver panel engraved with interlaced strapwork. Leather scabbard with later blue velour covering, the long drag of gilt silver pierced and molded with C-scrolls and beaded bands, above it five like-decorated bands.
Condition: Blade showing scattered patches of staining/light pitting. Grip with minor chipping and small hairline cracks.
See Illustration
Condition: Blade showing scattered patches of staining/light pitting. Grip with minor chipping and small hairline cracks.
See Illustration
Footnotes
Provenance: Richard R. Wagner, Jr. Collection. Illustrated on page 79 of Arms of the Paladins, The Richard R. Wagner, Jr. Collection of Fine Eastern Weapons by Oliver S. Pinchot.








