An Ottoman yatagan with silver inlaid blade, dated 1771
Blade with narrow fuller on the spine on both sides, with ornamental silver inlays on the obverse. The reverse with an inlaid calligraphic cartouche, tughra, maker's signature and date “1222” (= 1771). Hilt and blade mounting of florally chased brass with two (partially repaired) horn grip panels. Later leather-covered scabbard with two ornamentally chased silver mounts, the chape cast with a monster head. Length 81 cm.
Condition: II -
Blade with narrow fuller on the spine on both sides, with ornamental silver inlays on the obverse. The reverse with an inlaid calligraphic cartouche, tughra, maker's signature and date “1222” (= 1771). Hilt and blade mounting of florally chased brass with two (partially repaired) horn grip panels. Later leather-covered scabbard with two ornamentally chased silver mounts, the chape cast with a monster head. Length 81 cm.
Condition: II -
