Stock No..
s528

Caucasian Shashka
Osman workshop
Stunning complete example
Very fine blade

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A release from my personal collections.

A very rare and beautiful Caucasian Shashka by the work shop of master crafsman Osman.

This fine example comes complete with suspension trappings and fittings.
Overall the sword measures just under 95cms in the scabbard, just under 94cms out with a blade length just under 79cms.
The blade displays Osman's name to the forte with floral motifs below it. The blade has two broad double fullers to each side with the upper fuller splitting from a single to triple fuller that terminates 8cms from the tip. The blade has a deep curve, is light, flexible and razor sharp and very fine pattern welding is seen throughout the tip, cutting edge and lower fuller.
The silver and Niello work to the hilt and fittings is very well executed and remains in outstanding condition. The the reverse of the scabbard fittings show three different Pheasants surrounded by vine motifs with the upper fitting showing Georgian script not yet translated.
Minor quality repairs/restorations are found to the lower sections of the scabbards leather.

A very fine and complete Caucasian Shashka.