Meknassi-style Nimcha Saber - Morocco - 19th Century
Meknassi-style Nimcha saber
Morocco
19th century
Wood, silver, gold, steel
Total length: 103.5; Blade length: 87 cm
Spindle-shaped wooden saber (rear view) with a hooked pommel.
Silver guard, chased with geometric motifs.
Guard made of damascened iron with gold inlay, featuring three curved quillons ending in teardrop-shaped tips.
Straight, slightly curved blade with a flat spine, inscribed with “NO ME SAQUES SIN RASON” on one side and “NO ME ENBAINES SIN HONOR” on the other, chiseled with scrollwork friezes; blood grooves.
Wooden scabbard covered with green fabric.
Silver pommel and guard, chased with floral and geometric motifs.
Lanyard ring.
Ref.: 7435
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Morocco
19th century
Wood, silver, gold, steel
Total length: 103.5; Blade length: 87 cm
Spindle-shaped wooden saber (rear view) with a hooked pommel.
Silver guard, chased with geometric motifs.
Guard made of damascened iron with gold inlay, featuring three curved quillons ending in teardrop-shaped tips.
Straight, slightly curved blade with a flat spine, inscribed with “NO ME SAQUES SIN RASON” on one side and “NO ME ENBAINES SIN HONOR” on the other, chiseled with scrollwork friezes; blood grooves.
Wooden scabbard covered with green fabric.
Silver pommel and guard, chased with floral and geometric motifs.
Lanyard ring.
Ref.: 7435
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
1 100 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Orientalism
Condition: Excellent condition
Reference (ID): 1819512
Availability: In stock
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