Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 276:
Large 19th C. Ottoman Turkish Enameled QAMA Dagger ~ Short Sword. In its copper furniture depicting carved Islamic Temples, Arms and Armor panoplies and floral scrolls, both sides with multi color enamel inlays. Mounted with an impressive large broad double edged blade, having two narrow central fullers and partially worn silver inlaid Arabic scripts at ricasso. A vicious and absolutely deadly weapon of Ottoman warriors, in seldom encountered art-work to its furniture. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 23 1/4" Blade length : 17"
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