A silver-mounted Ottoman yatagan, dated 1779 Typically curved, single-edged blade with decorative silver inlays on both sides, tugra, and the date "1193" (= 1779). Silver grip ferrules. Ivory grip scales, the left with a restored break. Silver grip strap decorated with vine and flower designs in relief. Heavily worked silver scabbard with rich relief decoration, altered during the period of use, with gilt silver filigree decoration at the base. Length 73 cm. historic, historical, 18th century, Ottoman Empire, thrusting, thrustings, blade, blades, melee weapon, ,

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