An Ottoman yatagan, end of the 18th century Characteristically shaped single-edged blade of twisted folded Damascus, both sides displaying script and ornamental designs inlaid in silver. Silver niello blade mounting and grip. Leather-covered scabbard with finely chased silver mountings. Blade is somewhat stained and pitted toward the point. Locket has minor damage. Scabbard mountings damaged on the reverse side. Length 83 cm. historic, historical, 18th century, Ottoman Empire, thrusting, thrustings, hand weapon, hand weapons, melee weapon, melee , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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Keywords: 18th, arms, blade, blades, century, characteristically, clipping, clippings, cut, cut-, cut-outs, empire, hand, handheld, melee, object, objects, ottoman, shaped, single-edged, stills, thrusting, thrustings, weapon, weapons, yatagan