Name: A Jawhar Sword with Calligraphy, by Asad Allah, Period of Shah Abbas, 17th Century
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1027381
Price: 5500 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

17th century

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Sold 16 February 2026 · H & H Gallery

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Description

A beautiful Persian sword crafted by Asad Allah in the 17th century during the reign of Shah Abbas.

translate: Victory from God and conquest is near, and give glad tidings to the believers, O Muhammad.

Dimensions: Length: 99cm

Date of Manufacture

H & H Gallery has dated this Jawhar Steel Sword to the 17th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

99cm (38.98")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1027381

Dealers Internal Reference

H1366

Description

A beautiful Persian sword crafted by Asad Allah in the 17th century during the reign of Shah Abbas.

“

translate: Victory from God and conquest is near, and give glad tidings to the believers, O Muhammad.

H & H Gallery

Dimensions: Length: 99cm

Date of Manufacture

H & H Gallery has dated this Jawhar Steel Sword to the 17th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

99cm (38.98")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1027381

Dealers Internal Ref

H1366

About the Dealer

H & H Gallery

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An antique curved steel sword featuring an inlaid gold calligraphic cartouche on the blade and a wooden hilt with a crossguard.

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Telephone 020 8951 9319

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Unit 1
The Chase Centre
London
NW10 6QD
United Kingdom

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ObjectSwords
Period17th century
StylePersian Safavid
MaterialWootz steel, brass, wood
ColourDark Grey
MotifsCurved blade, Gold inlay calligraphy, Crossguard
SizeH 99 cm (39 in)

FAQs

Preservation requires maintaining stable low-humidity environments, applying microcrystalline wax to protect the metal surface from active corrosion, and avoiding abrasive cleaning agents.

Such artefacts function best as focal points in study or library spaces, typically mounted securely on neutral walls or displayed within dedicated glass display cabinets.

Authentication involves examining the crucible steel structure, the quality of the gold-inlaid calligraphy signatures, forge marks, and natural oxidisation consistent with age.

Authentic pieces typically utilise high-carbon crucible wootz steel, known for its characteristic watered pattern, combined with precious metal koftgari inlay and organic hilt materials such as horn or wood.

This period is characterised by refined blade smithing, distinctive curved profiles known as shamshirs, and sophisticated inlaid inscriptions often attributed to master craftsmen like Asad Allah.