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Lot 206:
Description
Keywords: Ottoman Empire, Islamic Art, 19th Century Weaponry, Middle Eastern Dagger, Khanjar, Damascus Steel, Rock crystal hilt, Gold inlay, Islamic Calligraphy, Curved blade, Tughra design, Historical weaponry
Large Ottoman Empire dagger or khanjar with a carved rock crystal hilt forming a turban, a gold-inlay curved Damascus blade with a double edge and central ridge, and an iron guard with quillons entirely chiseled with crosspiece decoration. One side of the guard is decorated with a tughra of a sultan, while the other side features the name of the prophet inscribed in calligraphy, surrounded by floral stems and scrolls inlaid and damascened with gold.
Overall Measurements: 21 1/4 x 4 x 1 3/4 in. (54 x 10.2 x 4.4 cm.) approx
ID 26498
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