Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 293:
Rare 1796 Dated Ottoman Empire Greek YATAGAN Sword in Niello Silver Mounts. A seldom encountered early type, wearing a straight single edged blade showing silver inlaid decorations including maker’s cartouche with a date. Beautiful hilt of noble material and silver mounts. In its all silver scabbard having extensive niello enamel decorations, including Greek writings and owner’s initials, as well as the date 1796. Rare early and once a very attractive Greek weapon high quality workmanship. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 26 3/4" Blade length : 21 1/2"
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