A YATAGAN

Typical, slightly curved, single-edged blade with thin groove on the back, engraved on both sides with long, Arabic inscriptions and silver floral motifs. Walrus ivory grip with iron ring-nut decorated with silver floral motifs. Brass foil scabbard richly engraved and decorated with floral and geometrical motifs.

Turkey, Late 19th Century
length 69.5 cm.
Conditions: good