Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 236:
Very Large 18th-19th C. Ottoman YATAGAN Sword ~ Turkish Ribbon Damascus. An impressive early example of outstanding proportions for its type, wearing a powerful blade of traditional re-curved form, showing intricate patterns of Turkish Ribbon damascus steel, both sides with partially worn silver inlaid decorations. Steel mounted hilt with large bull horn grips of traditional eared form. Complete with its leather over wood scabbard having repousse silvered copper mounts. A rare oversize example of these famed and very deadly weapons used by the Ottoman Janissary warriors.Total Length 38" (inside scabbard if present) Blade Length 28 1/2"
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