AUCTIONS IMPERIAL MAY 2021

A RARE OTTOMAN KAMA DAGGER

This auction ended on May 29, 2021.

Start price: $800

Estimated price: $1,600 - $1,800

Buyer's Premium: 24.9%

Sold for: $1,600

Description

A rare type, with silvered lotus-form grip decorated with flowering vines. The straight, double-edged blade tapering acutely to an armor-piercing tip with chiseled central panel showing a fine wootz damascus steel pattern. The silvered scabbard with wooden core embossed and chased en suite with the hilt, depicting Ottoman baroque motifs, the locket worked entirely geometrical flowered bands. Mid-18th century. Minor wear. Overall 50cm. Condition II