The Omani Shamshiir.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 13th September 2017, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Viscouse

Hello all. First post on this glorious venue.

I would like to introduce you to what I think can be a very close cousin to the Omani Shamshir. While not as curved as a shamshir, it is most decidedly not straight. The wrapping on the handle leads me to believe it is Omani.

I'm very eager to know if anyone can lend any expertise in telling me more about this blade. Extra credit goes to the lucky person who can translate, or even identify the language of, the writing on the scabbard.

Please forgive me for reviving this wonderfully aged thread, but I thought it was too close to the Omani Shamshir to start a new thread. If that is not the case I shall do so.

Salaams Viscouse~ Perhaps you can't upload the picture... Just send it and Forum will apply it...or send it to me and I will float it in...Is the sword you have related to the weapons at http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=SHAMSHIIR

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

Viscouse · 31st January 2018, 05:36 PM

Will this work? It looks JUST LIKE that picture!

= link to pictures of writing
= link to pictures of sword

Excalibur2025 · 11th March 2025, 03:50 PM

Hi all, I have an Omani shamshir that was found in Zanzibar.

I just wondered, is this thread still active and is Mr al Balooshi still available?

I am looking to get some additional information about the shamshir.

kahnjar1 · 13th March 2025, 05:11 AM

Any Photos?

Excalibur2025 · 17th March 2025, 12:51 PM

The sword was dug up from the earth (but not that deep - just below the surface).

We assume the grip would have been walrus ivory but it looks like the ivory has completely decomposed until there's nothing left. Does anyone know how long it would take walrus ivory to decompose in tropical conditions?

(I tried to post a photo but it wouldn't upload. I will try again later).

Excalibur2025 · 17th March 2025, 03:11 PM

Photo of the hilt:

kahnjar1 · 19th March 2025, 09:29 PM

Persian? Others will no doubt may have a better idea.

Excalibur2025 · 21st March 2025, 05:44 PM

Yes, it's Persian, but most likely would have been owned by an Omani.

Just trying to figure out if the ivory blocks on the grip have been removed or decomposed while underground. We're looking at potentially more than four years in soil exposed to a tropical climate including heat and torrential rain in the rainy seasons.

31st January 2018, 05:36 PM	#2
Viscouse Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 2	Will this work? It looks JUST LIKE that picture! = link to pictures of writing = link to pictures of sword Last edited by Robert; 1st February 2018 at 04:23 PM. Reason: Please download photos directly to the thread as per forum rules.

17th March 2025, 12:51 PM	#5
Excalibur2025 Member Join Date: Mar 2025 Posts: 23	Omani / Persian shamshir found in Zanzibar The sword was dug up from the earth (but not that deep - just below the surface). We assume the grip would have been walrus ivory but it looks like the ivory has completely decomposed until there's nothing left. Does anyone know how long it would take walrus ivory to decompose in tropical conditions? (I tried to post a photo but it wouldn't upload. I will try again later). Attached Images

17th March 2025, 03:11 PM	#6
Excalibur2025 Member Join Date: Mar 2025 Posts: 23	Omani shamshir found in Zanzibar Photo of the hilt: Attached Images

11th March 2025, 03:50 PM	#3
Excalibur2025 Member Join Date: Mar 2025 Posts: 23	Hi all, I have an Omani shamshir that was found in Zanzibar. I just wondered, is this thread still active and is Mr al Balooshi still available? I am looking to get some additional information about the shamshir.

13th March 2025, 05:11 AM	#4
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,789	Any Photos?

19th March 2025, 09:29 PM	#7
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,789	Persian? Others will no doubt may have a better idea.

21st March 2025, 05:44 PM	#8
Excalibur2025 Member Join Date: Mar 2025 Posts: 23	Yes, it's Persian, but most likely would have been owned by an Omani. Just trying to figure out if the ivory blocks on the grip have been removed or decomposed while underground. We're looking at potentially more than four years in soil exposed to a tropical climate including heat and torrential rain in the rainy seasons.