Odd sword that sold at Dorotheum

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

I agree Iain, this certainly does seem to reflect Nasrid influence, and though the hilting seems later than the blade, still appears reasonably early in this incarnation. It appears one of the downturned quillons is broken off in the 'revival' style context seen here, and the rather 'blockish' stylization of the dragon (makara) form recalls the Ottoman/Persian type influence often diffused into Central Asian regions.

Salaams Iain and Jim ~ This looks like influence from the Schiavona in the pommel and hilt though strange cuff and quillons suggest something more like the Wallace style of cuff. The blade has the look of a Solingen. The turned down quillons in Naga form are a further puzzle; The style usually seen is at http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17430 in the second picture on the left of view. This one seems to be earlier or older looking and not so rigid.

Possible Constantinople weapon?

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.