A gold-inlaid Ottoman shamshir,2nd half of the 19th (slightly stained along the edge)single-edged,wootz-Damascus blade richly inlaid with gold inscriptions on each obverse side of the ricasso bears a cartouche with the pseudo-date "1107"(= 1695).Iron quillons with gold horn grip scales(severe insect damage).Grip strap leather-covered wooden scabbard with silver wire stitching and gold-inlaid iron inlay partially 94 ,historical,19th century,Ottoman E,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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