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Rare ottoman Kard dagger, 18th century, Turkey, the cylindrical…
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Perth
Date:
26-Sep-2012
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Rare ottoman Kard dagger, 18th century, Turkey, the cylindrical hilt is constructed from four pieces of dark-brown jade, and pommel in the form of a Crown, decorated with fine inlaid gold - koftgari work. The tapering single-edge blade is made of Damascus Wootz steel and well forged with a consistent pattern grain running through entire blade. The base of the blade is decorated with koftgari gold inlay work in traditional ottoman foliate pattern. The steel scabbard decorated throughout with gold and silver kofgari damascening in scrolling foliate and floral motifs. Length 30 cm
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Category:
Militaria & Weapons: Edged Weapons