#indo-persian

Haya Zaidi (Pakistani, 1993) - In Revolt (2025)

Indo-Persian

A high quality 19th century Indo-Persian jambiya or khanjar, featuring a pattern welded blade with attractive pattern and having a strong mid-rib and wavy edges, being double-edged. The hilt comprises a black horn handle, mounted with iron fittings which have gold koftgari decoration applied. Overall length 40 cm.

A curious combination of a French M1767 infantry Hanger hilt and a non-European blade possibly of Damascus steel, ca. late 18th century, from Easton Antique Arms. The weapon's entry states "I cannot easily place this blade at all - you find interupted fullers of this style on Indo-Persian blades sometimes,  but the overall shape of this blade is not particularly like Indo-Persian swords. "Of course it is possible that it was made specifically to order for a European, but I feel that it must have been taken from a native sword, somewhere in the French Empire. Perhaps even South-East Asia, though it could equally be from North Africa."

An Ottoman Balta (Battle Axe), Indo-Persian, ca. late 15th-early 16th century, from Oriental Arms.

This is a wonderful example of an Indo Persian Scimitar Shamshir Sword which dates from the mid to late 19th Century. It is mounted with a nice curved blade that measures 27 ½ inches in length. The blade although shows to have received multiple cleanings from over the years reflecting old pitting scars, all of the gorgeous gold inlay remains beautifully present on either side just next to the guard. The fabulous multi faceted mother of pearl hilt has also survived in excellent condition with only a couple of hairline cracks in a couple of the panels, nevertheless overall remains very sturdy in its condition and with all the gold pins and rivets still securely in place. The crossguard has darkly patined with age but also continues to wear most of its original gold inlay as well. The wooden scabbard has been recovered with fresh fabric in recent years, however the original beautiful gold inlaid fittings are all present and remain lovely in their condition. Overall measuring 36 3/8 inches in length.

Battle Axe (Tabar) of Indo-Persian Origin

British Pattern 1845/54 Infantry Officer’s Sword with Indo-Persian (?) Blade