Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 1:00 AM UTC
Lot 261:
Good 19th C. Islamic Ottoman Officer’s SHAMSHIR / KILIJ Sword with TURKISH RIBBON Damascus Blade. An impressive Turkish Officer’s saber with a large broad deeply curved blade of fine "Turkish Ribbon" Damascus steel. Blade featuring a gold inlaid maker’s mark to one side and equipped with a powerful raised false edge tip. In its iron mounts having silver Kofgari decorations and large horn grips of traditional Ottoman form, retaining part of the original braid cord for wear. A powerful fighting example used by fearsome Islamic warriors. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 38". Blade length: 31"
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