rare Persian Jarids darts or javelin in sheath or case with goldwork

Set of Persian Jarid darts or throwing javelins in scabbard. The darts of steel twisted decoration and traces of engraving and gold detail, the scabbard of greenish leather sewn to reverse. Steel mounts with traces of engraved decoration with patterns of goldwork. Some minor damage to wood, only two darts present. 19th century. Rare item,… Continue reading rare Persian Jarids darts or javelin in sheath or case with goldwork

Rare Qing Sino-Tibetan Iron Military Helmet Chinese helmet with Tibetan style silver and gold decoration

Rare Chinese Qing or ‘Manchu’ Military helmet of steel, blackened iron with silver and gold Tibetan style decoration, Very good old provenance. Dating to the 17th or early 18th century

A pair of Ottoman Balkan silver horsemans pistols completely covered with silver filigree work and set with stones

A very nice and collectible pair of 18th century Flintlock holster pistols, from the Ottoman Empire probably made in Bosnia, around Sarajevo in the Balkans by a master gunsmith. The stocks are wholly covered with very fine pure silver filigree wire decoration in scrolls and panels. The handles and breech region are further set with… Continue reading A pair of Ottoman Balkan silver horsemans pistols completely covered with silver filigree work and set with stones

TURKISH OTTOMAN SILVER GILT MACE weapon

Rare and fine Ottoman mace with gilt-silver mounts. The head with multiple flanges pierced and decorated with scrolling decoration. The shaft covered in fine black hide and seam sewn with gilt metal wire thread. 17th/early 18th century. 64 cms, as used at Siege of Vienna, very fine war example

 

 

Antique Ottoman Balkan Miquelet lock musket ‘Boyliya’ with gold and fabric

A beautiful Ottoman Balkan ‘Boyliya’ gun or musket surviving in superb condition. This longgun is clearly a high quality piece and would have belonged to a man of some rank or standing, the piece is decorated profusely throughout and retains both its embroidered fabric cover to the stock and its original tassel ornament. The stock… Continue reading Antique Ottoman Balkan Miquelet lock musket ‘Boyliya’ with gold and fabric

Large Zulu War Axe, Danakil Somalian Spears for sale

Newly aquired, two fine Danakil tribe Spears from Somalia with leaf shaped steel blades and shafts, A large Sotho/Swazi or Nguni Zulu War axe, robust iron triangular blade with wire wrapped head.  Fine African Arms and armour from ashoka arts!

A host of new items to be added to ashoka arts

coming soon to the site indian swords, sikh tulwar, zulfiqar and wootz bladed shamshir with gold cartouche, rare indian wootz lance,western australian aboriginal items spear thrower and boomerangs, wonderful Indian matchlock rifle, gold inlaid jade hilted ottoman daggers, zulu spears, silver arab jambiya daggers, early deccan axe, navaja spanish knife, fine bhutanese sword and more!!

Finest Royal Ethiopian Gilt Jewelled shield and Rhino Horn hilted Gurade or shotel sword once belonging to Haile Selassie

coming soon, the finest quality Ethiopian jewelled gilt shield and rhino horn hilted gurade sword en suite owned by Ethiopian Emporer Haile Selassie and presented to Harold Baxter Kittermaster, the Governor of British Somaliland in 1927. A very rare opportunity for the collector of Ethiopian Weapons.