Lot 297:
A RARE OTTOMAN SILAHLIK YATAGHAN BELT
Sold for: $325
Description
A very rare item worn throughout the Ottoman Empire, particularly in the Balkans and Greece. Made of layers of leather laced tightly together, through which the yataghan, dagger and pistols, together with other weapons and accoutrements, were slipped. Embellished with plaitwork, tooling, colored silk embroidery and brass wire. Retains its belt and iron buckle. Early 19th century. Embroidery worn. Overall length of belt 91.4cm/ 36 inches. Condition III
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