Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 250:
Scarce 18th-19th C. Ottoman Turkish or Greek Large BICHAK Knife Dagger. Massive early example with its heavy solid silver scabbard having repousse decorations of Islamic Temples and war trophies among floral scrolls, traces of gilt finish throughout. Mounted with a beautiful large grip of horn and bone sections with crowned silver tang-cap at the pommel. Wearing a large strong single edged blade with silver inlaid Islamic scriptures to either side and a Year 1185 which corresponds to 1771 in Gregorian calendar. An impressive large and early example, seldom to encounter.Total Length 21"(inside scabbard if present) Blade Length 15 1/2"
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