A YATAGAN

Curved, single-edged blade with a groove next to the back, with silver inlaid floral motifs in the center on both sides, left side with brass decorations and inscriptions in Arabic. Brass ring nut at the base (reparation on one side). Wooden grip scales with big ears. Wooden, leather-coated scabbard with brass chape and cap, with dashed inscriptions, loop on the back.

Turkey, 19th Century
length 75,2 cm.
Conditions: good