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Spectacular 18th-19th C. Ottoman Turkish Presentation YATAGAN Sword ~ WOW !!!
Estimate:
$4,000 - $8,000
Sold
$4,600
Live Auction
Summer Japanese, Islamic & European Arms and Armor Sale
Description
Spectacular 18th-19th C. Ottoman Turkish Presentation YATAGAN Sword ~ WOW !!! Probably one of the fines and most impressive examples ever offered for sale, this magnificent Turkish Yatagan is of Presentation quality and superb workmanship. Featuring massive hilt with traditional eared grips of marine nature and seldom encountered form, gilt silver mounts with intricate filigree decorations, all set with numerous large fluted red corals to its hilt and upper scabbard. One side of the scabbard bearing an ink written number, matching to the number written on top of one of the large ears, and is most likely a Museum inventory number. Mounted with an unbelievably gorgeous large blade of traditional form but very nontraditional level of decoration, having large fire blued panels heavily inlaid with finest quality Gold Arabic scriptures, symbols and Koranic passages to both sides. In its beautiful repousse silver scabbard, depicting Islamic Temples, War Trophy panoplies and wonderful floral scrolls. A truly Breath-Taking large and highly ornate example, would make a Centerpiece for any advanced Ottoman Weapons collection. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 30" Blade length : 23 1/2"