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SIGNED AL-HAJJ SHARIF HUSAYN SAHIB, OTTOMAN TURKEY, DATED AH 1263/1846-7 AD
Details
A GOLD-DAMASCENED WALRUS IVORY-HILTED YATAGHAN
SIGNED AL-HAJJ SHARIF HUSAYN SAHIB, OTTOMAN TURKEY, DATED AH 1263/1846-7 AD
The single-edged blade of typical shape, with fuller along the strong edge, the spine carved with central ridge, the walrus-ivory hilt with replaced panels, the gold-damascened decoration with floral arabesques and calligraphic medallions, signed and dated, with silver repoussé sheath
28¾in. (73cm.) long (without sheath)
SIGNED AL-HAJJ SHARIF HUSAYN SAHIB, OTTOMAN TURKEY, DATED AH 1263/1846-7 AD
The single-edged blade of typical shape, with fuller along the strong edge, the spine carved with central ridge, the walrus-ivory hilt with replaced panels, the gold-damascened decoration with floral arabesques and calligraphic medallions, signed and dated, with silver repoussé sheath
28¾in. (73cm.) long (without sheath)
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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