A shamshir

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Manoucher Moshtagh

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A shamshir made by Hossein and Mohammad Reza
- blade on both sides on the top from grip to the tip is heavy gold inlayed
- blade on both sides on the bottom is etched in Qherdash from the grip to the tip
- All are written in Farsi and each is taken from Shahname (the book of Kings: epos of Iran)
Rostam and Sohrab, Rostam and Isgandiar, Rostam and Afrasiab, Kaveh Ahangar : I will explain the poems later

- On one side of the grip three coins of Reza Shah
- On the other side three authentic antique Parthian coins (genuine): Volgases IV, Sinatukes, Orodes II (I will explain why Parthian coins)
- Steel fittings for the wooden scabbard covered in leather
- an awesome warsword, extremy sharp and the best cutter I have ever handled.

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I forgot to say that the blade has in the middle bronze inlaying for couple of words. I will translate and explain how difficult the process of combination of gold inlaying. bronze inlaying and etching was.



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The other side of the grip

Note that the Parthian coins were bought in an auction house in Europe and installed later. Precious coins as you know

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Specs and history: Please read
Grip 14 cms to the blade
Blade 80,5 cms
Total length sheathed: 102 cms
width of the blade: 4 cms

Side one

Hand guard (gold inlaying)

Simorg (the legendary bird)


Blade

Top from grip to the tip in Talakhubi (gold inlaying)

(From the tragedy Rostam and Sohrab)

He (Rostam) threw him hard like a lion and made him lose all the ground under his feet, then he drew his light blade in front of his belly and slashed the heart (of Sohrab) . . . Sohrab turned in big pain and his painful scream stopped all bad deeds and thoughts and he (Sohrab) said: “Everything comes back!”, oh destiny, I gave you the key and you killed me instantly!”

For more information on this tragedy read:

http://www.iranview.com/poetry/Rost...nd Sohrab.htm

Middle (bronze inlaying)

Amale Hossein Saheb Manoucher (the work of Hossein owner Manoucher)

Down from grip to the tip in gherdash (etching)

(From the tragedy Rostam and Esfandiar)


Rostam had his arrow ready on his saddle, as a horseman did and he followed the instructions of Simorg and shot his arrow directly into the eyes of Esfandiar and the world turned black in front of Esfandiar’s eyes and all wisdom and happiness distanced themselves from him!

For more information on this tragedy read:

http://www.iranview.com/poetry/Rost...20Esfandiar.htm

Side two

Hand guard (gold inlaying)

Shahname (the book of the kings)

blade

Top from grip to the tip in Talakhubi (gold inlaying)

(From the epic Rostam and Afrasiab)

The world conquerer came with a sharp sword full of grudges and hatred and said “You rootless and stateless Afrasiab, I have been dreaming of this day. And he said what do you want you malicious man? He answered you bad-tempered, let us talk about your brother first!

For more information on this epic read:

http://www.iranview.com/poetry/Afrasiab.htm

Middle 4 names in Bronzekhubi (bronze inlaying)

Sam, Zal, Rostam, Sohrab


(From the epic Kave Ahangar)

Down from grip to the tip in gherdash (etching)

He used the leather, the very same leather they used when tendering the injuries and pierced a spear through it and yelled “You believers in God! If you like Fereydun, follow me brave men and get rid of this Zahak”

For more information on this epic read:

http://www.csupomona.edu/~delashgar...ings/zahak.html

The project proved to be very difficult. I wanted to have three methods together and each required a different temperature. Besides inlaying gold throughout the whole blade proved to be a big challenge since it could end up in ruining the blade shape. The hammering process was all done by Mohammad Reza, inlaying and etching all by Hossein. Three antique Parthian coins which were put here later, are all original, since Varzesh Bastani has its origin in Parthian empire.


Mohammad Reza did not want his name to be signed since he said “All I know is what I learned from my father, Haj Agha Hossein, and as long as he touches a blade, his name will be the only one being inlayed in cold steel”

The coins

On one side three coins time lions and sword from Reza Shah time

On the other side 3 Parthian coins

The antique Parthian coins from top to down:

Sinatukes 77-70
Volagases IV 147-191
Orodes II 57-38



Regards

Manoucher
 
Originally posted by stephensee
How much cost a such piece please?

Regards,
Stephen.
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Stephen,

I cannot comment on the price, but this price is very expensive, the blade is a hell of a cutter, extremely sharp, think about the amount of gold went into the ilnaying, think about 2 and half to three months of working on this sword, and then think about all the technical problems of inlaying gold, bronze and Gherdash (etching) on one blade (due to the temperature differences) and you will get an idea of how hard it is to have such a piece.
Plus it has three antique Parthian coins:) . All I can say is that it is a custom sword and very expensive my friend:(

Regards

Manoucher
 
OK, I understand. It's really a superb Shamshir. Thank you for these beautifull pics Manoucher.

Stephen.
 
Originally posted by Bill Martino
It's a real beauty but in my eyes not quite as beautiful as Vanessa.
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Uncle Bill

Give me some time and I will come with the new pics of Vanessa, at least pics! BTW someday I will get rid of my collection and start going on a world trip! During ths trip, I might encounter Vanessa Amu Bill!

Regards

Manoucher
 
Manoucher,
Thanks for posting the pictures of all these beautiful swords.
The one in this thread is my favorite.

Mohammad Reza did not want his name to be signed since he said “All I know is what I learned from my father, Haj Agha Hossein, and as long as he touches a blade, his name will be the only one being inlayed in cold steel”
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Well said.

Regards,
Greg
 
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