An Ottoman silver-mounted Khanjar with gold damascened, 16th century blade
Lightly curved blade with a medial rib on both sides. Two gold-inlaid bands on the front, composed of tendrils, lotus blossoms and rosettes. The back with a two-line Persian inscription in fine Nasta'liq, praising the dagger, and a blessing. The later silver grip with delicate floral engraving, dating from the 18th century. Length 31.5 cm. The blade belongs to a group of remarkable early Ottoman daggers, which were developed in Istanbul during the reign of Sultan Mehmed II. Similar blades can be found in the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Schuckelt 2010, page 210 and the Furusiyya Art Foundation, Bashir Mohamed 2007, page 159.
Condition: II - III
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Lightly curved blade with a medial rib on both sides. Two gold-inlaid bands on the front, composed of tendrils, lotus blossoms and rosettes. The back with a two-line Persian inscription in fine Nasta'liq, praising the dagger, and a blessing. The later silver grip with delicate floral engraving, dating from the 18th century. Length 31.5 cm. The blade belongs to a group of remarkable early Ottoman daggers, which were developed in Istanbul during the reign of Sultan Mehmed II. Similar blades can be found in the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Schuckelt 2010, page 210 and the Furusiyya Art Foundation, Bashir Mohamed 2007, page 159.
Condition: II - III
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
