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AN ISLAMIC TURKISH OTTOMAN YATAGAN, 1289H/1872

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Start price: $500

Estimated price: $700 - $900

Buyer's premium: 25%

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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