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LOT 124:
AN ISLAMIC TURKISH OTTOMAN YATAGAN, 1289H/1872
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Sold for: $900
Start price:
$
500
Estimated price :
$700 - $900
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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AN ISLAMIC TURKISH OTTOMAN YATAGAN, 1289H/1872
With a characteristic large-eared hilt set with corals, the mounts are decorated with filigree and gilding. The re-curved steel blade features one fuller on each side and is decorated on the spine with a jewel inscription of the name of the swordsmith "Amal Muhammad 1289H./1872" and a long stylized inscription damascened with silver along with the fuller. Wooden scabbard covered with black leather and low-grade silver mounts decorated with floral scrolls. Ottoman Empire, Saframpolis, 19th century.
Dimensions: L: 33 1/16 in., (84 cm.)
Condition: Good overall
