A RARE 17TH CENTURY TURKISH KILIJ SWORD IN SILVER MOUNTS
This is an early example of an Ottoman Empire karabela-type sword. The blade is slightly curved with a pronounced T-spine and yalman at the tip. The hilt is of characteristic form which resembles a bird. The grip scales are of a dark horn. The crossguard and scabbard mounts are of engraved silver.
Ottoman Empire, 17th cen.
L: 35 in., (89 cm.)
Condition Report: The blade appears to be in its original condition, minor damage to the silver mounts, scabbard has been restored.
Sale price
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
This is an early example of an Ottoman Empire karabela-type sword. The blade is slightly curved with a pronounced T-spine and yalman at the tip. The hilt is of characteristic form which resembles a bird. The grip scales are of a dark horn. The crossguard and scabbard mounts are of engraved silver.
Ottoman Empire, 17th cen.
L: 35 in., (89 cm.)
Condition Report: The blade appears to be in its original condition, minor damage to the silver mounts, scabbard has been restored.
Sale price
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
