Bidspirit auction | Very Nice 18th C. Ottoman

Very Nice 18th C. Ottoman Turkish Wootz Damascus PALA - Very Nice 18th C. Ottoman Turkish Wootz Damascus PALA KILIJ Sword. A beautiful example of the 18th C. Ottoman Pala saber in gold gilt silver mounts with elaborate chased decorations. Large horn grips of traditional style. Very impressive deeply curved blade with a pronounced raised false edge, showing very active watered patterns of Wootz Damascus steel throughout with beautiful gold inlaid decorations and maker's marks. A very impressive weapon of Islamic warriors. Overall length: 33 3/4” . Blade length: 25 3/4”