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SIGNED MUSTAFA, TURKEY, CIRCA 1800
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AN OTTOMAN SWORD (KILIJ)
SIGNED MUSTAFA, TURKEY, CIRCA 1800
Of typical form with curving single-edged steel blade becoming double-edged at the point, one side of the blade with inscription reading 'amal Mustafa, the hilt of cow-horn with silver quillons, the spine with a band of engraved interlacing strapwork, the sheath with large panels of silver at the locket and chape decorated in repoussé with dense floral design
38in. (96.5cm) long
SIGNED MUSTAFA, TURKEY, CIRCA 1800
Of typical form with curving single-edged steel blade becoming double-edged at the point, one side of the blade with inscription reading 'amal Mustafa, the hilt of cow-horn with silver quillons, the spine with a band of engraved interlacing strapwork, the sheath with large panels of silver at the locket and chape decorated in repoussé with dense floral design
38in. (96.5cm) long
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