Fine, 19 C Persian Scissors / Dagger - 11624

We offer for sale a very unusual item and although not really a weapon, it is usually displayed in the weapons section in private collections as well as in museums. It is a pair of scissors originally used to cut papers in the very well developed calligraphy art of the Persian courts. However its blades are shaped like a dagger and can be used as such if needed. The narrow blades are 7 inches long, hollow ground, with acute point and decorated with gold koftgary work. The handles are brass. Total length 10 inches. Very good condition. |