Georgian Shashka by Gotscha Lagidse

Fantastic masterpiece of the master restorer Gotscha Lagidse (1st priced of many cutlery exhibitions), this shashka is entirely hand-made (except the blade made of fine steel) and on basis of a Kotgari work, entirely covered with fine gold wires inlaid in fine engravings (all together 50 gramms) and with ivory plates inlaid with gold wires, the wonderful blade is inlaid and signed on one side by the master and on the other side is inscribed with a poem dedicated to power in Georgian, scabbard is covered with fine selected shagrin, this shashka is inspired by one signed by the Master Ali from Tbilisi from the late 19th century.

100.5 cm and 82 for the blade.

Thank you to Gilbert Putterie of www.magazinroyal.be/ for providing measurements for this superlative sword.

Source: www.magazinroyal.be/item/990