An Ottoman gold-damascened kard, 18th century
Slightly curved blade with reinforced back of fine wootz Damascus steel with florally engraved brass ferrule. The florally gold-inlaid iron scales, with maker's signature on the finely engraved grip strap. Later velvet-covered wooden scabbard with plain mountings. Length of dagger 39.5 cm.
Condition: II -
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Slightly curved blade with reinforced back of fine wootz Damascus steel with florally engraved brass ferrule. The florally gold-inlaid iron scales, with maker's signature on the finely engraved grip strap. Later velvet-covered wooden scabbard with plain mountings. Length of dagger 39.5 cm.
Condition: II -