Superb gold "shamshir" saber (875). Arabian Peninsula, Arabian Gulf, Bahrain. Shamshir scimitar-type saber with wooden pommel and scabbard covered with gold plates, and steel blade. The pommel has straight quillons and the scabbard is finely chased with cartouches and mandorles decorated with geometric and arabesque motifs, enhanced by cabochons holding cultured pearls. The scabbard is fitted with two bélières. The curved steel blade is fully engraved with roundels, quatrefoil medallions and border friezes. In its white case with gilded fillets, bearing the coat of arms of the Royal Family of Bahrain, with white satin protection. Gross weight of handle with blade: 861.2 g. Gross weight of scabbard: 824.2 g. Blade length: 76.5 cm. Total length: 98 cm. Provenance: Royal Family of Bahrain. This sword was offered as a personal token of esteem. of esteem. The Kingdom of Bahrain (Bahrain meaning "the two seas") is a constitutional monarchy on the Arabian Peninsula and an island state whose capital is Manama. The archipelago, named after its main island (al-Bahrayn), is located in the Persian Gulf between Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Bahrain has been independent since 1783, and has since been ruled by the Sunni Al Khalifa ruling family. The Emirate of Bahrain, the majority of whose population is Shiite, has been a kingdom since 2002, ruled by King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa (b. 1950). From his four wives, the king has had seven sons and five daughters. Expert: Laure Soustiel (SFEP expert) Tel: 06 09 47 27 31 e-mail: laure@soustiel.com A DEPOSIT OF €8,000 IS REQUIRED FOR THIS LOT, WHICH CAN BE DEPOSITED VIA THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://www.asta-encheres.com/depot-avance-en-ligne