Lot 202:
AN OTTOMAN YATAGHAN SWORD
Description
Likely Epirot work, the grips, tangband, ferrule and reinforces all of finely-nielloed silver. The broad, recurved, hollow ground blade inscribed on either side and well finished. The scabbard mounted almost entirely in embossed and engraved silver and set with a carnelian talisman, showing superb workmanship in baroque vinework motifs. 18th- 19th century. Grips worn, minor loss to reinforce. Overall length 79.4cm/ 31 1/4 inches. Condition III
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