An Ottoman shamshir, circa 1800, Curved blade of triangular section, the silver, ridged quillons with crosspiece, the grip plates of rhinoceros horn, silver decorative rivets (two are missing) and a silver grip strap with floral engraving, the silver scabbard hammered with sweeping arcs and flower tendril ornaments in high relief, the leather cover restored. Length 85 cm. Ottoman, Orient, Oriental, Asia, Asian, historic, historical 19th century, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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Keywords: 19th, blade, century, curved, ottoman, section, shamshir, triangular