Printed from Woolley & Wallis

Description

λ A fine Arab sword (nimcha), broad curving blade 28.5 in., hollow ground with narrow back fuller, the hilt with three drooping quillons and a knuckle bow formed from silver bars with dragon head terminals, ivory grip of characteristic square hooked form and set with gold repousse panels, moulded leather scabbard with silver repousse mounts (chape possibly later) and complete with tasselled cord hanger, Zanzibar, of Omani workmaship.

Provenance: the late property of Admiral Sir George Le Clerc Egerton, K.C.B.

Reference: Robert Hales. 'Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour'