AN OTTOMAN SWORD (KILIJ)
AN OTTOMAN SWORD (KILIJ)

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

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Andrew Butler-Wheelhouse
Andrew Butler-Wheelhouse