A silver-mounted Ottoman yatagan, ca. 1800. Characteristically curved blade with narrow fullers on both sides, the point slightly shortened. On both sides script cartouches, richly inlayed and surrounded by floral ornaments. Intricately worked bolster of gilt silver. Heavy silver grip lavishly set with corals. Elaborate scabbard of silver filigree work, the locket also set with corals. The scabbard with minor repairs. Length 72 cm. Unusually heavy silver work, total weight 1580 g. historic, historical, 19th century, Ottoman Empire, thrusting, thrustings, hand w,

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