A FINELY WATERED STEEL OTTOMAN SWORD (YATAGHAN)
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A FINELY WATERED STEEL OTTOMAN SWORD (YATAGHAN)

TURKEY, 19TH CENTURY

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A FINELY WATERED STEEL OTTOMAN SWORD (YATAGHAN)
TURKEY, 19TH CENTURY
With watered-steel single-edged slightly curved blade with single fuller, the chappe with cusped cartouche containing elegant arabesque, the interstices with small leaf-motifs, one side of the blade with cusped cartouche issuing palmette and containing later owner's inscription, Sahib Kuchak Husni Agha, with possibly associated silver hilt of typical form engraved with floral motifs, the silver scabbard elegantly worked in repoussé and with suspended coral element and original guard
31½in. (80cm.) long
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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