An Indo-Persian Shishpar (Flanged Mace)
Sale 2009 - Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Lots Open
Jun 26, 2024
Lots Close
Jul 9, 2024
Timed Online / Cincinnati
Estimate
$500 -
$800
Lot Description
An Indo-Persian Shishpar (Flanged Mace)
18th Century
28" overall. Iron shishpar mace with seven 5" flanged blades and chiseled cow's hoof cuts to edges. Mace head is fixed to a 22" haft and talwar-style hilt with swept knuckle guard and flower pommel. Haft is engraved with simple chevrons and bands.
It is believed that Persians introduced the flanged "shishpar" mace to Southern Asia sometime during the Mughal-era (1526-1858). The term shishpar is derived from an Indo-Iranian word used to describe sharp edged mountains in the Hindu Kush.
It is believed that Persians introduced the flanged "shishpar" mace to Southern Asia sometime during the Mughal-era (1526-1858). The term shishpar is derived from an Indo-Iranian word used to describe sharp edged mountains in the Hindu Kush.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition Report
About good. Metal has crude appearance with scattered scratches, pit marks, and oxidation scattered overall.
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