Gorgeous Silver and Garnet mounted Ottoman Balkan Damascus blade Yataghan

Status: Sold · Region: Islamic Antiques · Type: Other

A well known type this is a superb example of this coveted Balkan late 18th C- early 19th C. yataghan. This example is fully silver mounted with fine silver wire work throughout and niello plaques along the handle. All the original colored stones, likely to be a form of garnet are in the handle. The blade is silver inlayed on both sides and has a fine visible damascus pattern. No major issues at all. A very good looking example.

Overall length is 32.5", blade is 24.5"

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