An Ottoman gold-damascened yatagan, dated 1820
Blade with double grooves on both sides of the back, with ornamental gold damascening on the obverse, and on the reverse four golden inscribed cartouches with maker's signature and date “1235” (= 1820). Hilt and blade mounting embossed in relief of gilt silver with two riveted, intact horn grip panels. The leather-covered and wire-sewn wooden scabbard with a finely worked filigree silver locket, the chape with a florally embossed mount and monster head in relief. Fine workmanship and condition. Length 80 cm.
Condition: II +
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Blade with double grooves on both sides of the back, with ornamental gold damascening on the obverse, and on the reverse four golden inscribed cartouches with maker's signature and date “1235” (= 1820). Hilt and blade mounting embossed in relief of gilt silver with two riveted, intact horn grip panels. The leather-covered and wire-sewn wooden scabbard with a finely worked filigree silver locket, the chape with a florally embossed mount and monster head in relief. Fine workmanship and condition. Length 80 cm.
Condition: II +
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