A gold-inlaid Ottoman kilij, circa 1820, Single-edged blade, broadening at the double-edged point (broken and soldered at the root). Under the cross bar on both sides ornamental gold inlay, on the obverse two gold-inlaid calligraphic cartouches. Engraved brass quillons with riveted horn grips. Wooden, shagreen leather covered and wire sewn scabbard with florally chased nickel silver and brass mounts. Length 87 cm. Ottoman, Orient, Oriental, Asia, Asian, historic, historical 19th century, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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Keywords: 19th, blade, broadening, century, gold-inlaid, kilij, ottoman, single-edged