Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 247:
Rare 18th C. Islamic Turkish Wootz Damascus Dagger with Enamel & Gold Inlaid Grip. Of very substantial size having a powerful double edged deeply curved blade of Turkish wootz steel and featuring a central reinforcement ridge, lower blade and lower hilt with gold inlaid decorations and scripts. Mounted with a fabulous grip of very distinctive form, heavily inlaid with gold and multi color enamel, depicting War-trophies and foliage, pommel is inset with three turquoise stones, one missing. A very attractive large dagger of serious combat efficiency. Total Length (inside scabbard if present) : 18 1/4", Blade Length : 12 3/4"
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