Turkish Double Edged Dagger Decorated with Cabochon

Description: Curved, damask, double-edged blade, ribbed at the centre, the base decorated with gold inlays depicting floral motifs and inscriptions in Arabic; bronze grip and scabbard, the front surface enriched with several cabochon corals and turquoise beads, the back one engraved with floral motifs.

Provenance: Turkey

Dimensions: length 24.5 cm.

Dating: 19th Century

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