Very Important Oman Kattara

Gavin Nugent · 20th April 2009, 04:41 PM

A very important Oman Kattara.

The Oman Kattara is a rare and unusual sword in it's own right.
This piece carries what is most likely an early European made blade of 28&1/2inches.
The blade is very sharp and strong with firm flex and could cut with surgical precision.
The hilt is tapered wood wrapped heavily in fine twine and covered in leather that is stitched to the rear, it has a silver pommel.
The scabbard is tooled leather that gives the appearance of slabs of leather running the length of the scabbard and again is stitched to the rear.
All fittings on the scabbard are of the finest tooled silver with amazing attention to detail with the wire scrolls attached. The suspension mounts are unique in the raised style and double layering and the original small ornate silver suspension buckle is also present on a newer leather belt suspension cord. The throat and drag are both of silver and are also expertly worked.
An excellent example in superb condition, no doubt this belonged to a man of high status.
This sword is offered here for the first time.
In due course, unless sold prior, it will be found at www.swordsantiqueweapons.com
Price is $1250 inclusive of all transfer fees and international registered postage(high priority courier).

Regards

20th April 2009, 04:41 PM	#1
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Very Important Oman Kattara A very important Oman Kattara. The Oman Kattara is a rare and unusual sword in it's own right. This piece carries what is most likely an early European made blade of 28&1/2inches. The blade is very sharp and strong with firm flex and could cut with surgical precision. The hilt is tapered wood wrapped heavily in fine twine and covered in leather that is stitched to the rear, it has a silver pommel. The scabbard is tooled leather that gives the appearance of slabs of leather running the length of the scabbard and again is stitched to the rear. All fittings on the scabbard are of the finest tooled silver with amazing attention to detail with the wire scrolls attached. The suspension mounts are unique in the raised style and double layering and the original small ornate silver suspension buckle is also present on a newer leather belt suspension cord. The throat and drag are both of silver and are also expertly worked. An excellent example in superb condition, no doubt this belonged to a man of high status. This sword is offered here for the first time. In due course, unless sold prior, it will be found at www.swordsantiqueweapons.com Price is $1250 inclusive of all transfer fees and international registered postage(high priority courier). Regards Attached Images Last edited by freebooter; 21st April 2009 at 03:01 PM.