Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 249:
Rare Year 1223=1808 Islamic Ottoman Turkish YATAGAN Sword ~ Extensive Gold & Silver Inlaid. A very good and rare example of traditional Ottoman form with large eared grips of desirable material, having repousse silver side-straps and ferrule area extending to the lower blade panels, all decorated with floral motives. Mounted with an excellent quality blade of typical re-curved form with finely chiseled spine, both sides with extensive gold and silver inlaid decorations including multiple Koranic passages and Arabic calligraphy among scrolls and ornamental designs. Also featuring a maker’s cartouche and an Arabic year 1223 which corresponds to 1808 in Gregorian calendar. Minimal wear to the inlays with some silver tarnish which can be cleaned to the new owner’s choice to reveal all the original bright silver. A very good specimen indeed, rare to see with such extensive and fine blade decorations.Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 30" Blade length : 23 1/2"
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