Ottoman Yatagan w/ Gold Embellishment
Aug 22, 2014 9:02:55 GMT
Post by Jack Loomes on Aug 22, 2014 9:02:55 GMT
Turkey, mid-18th century. Overall length 84, blade 70 cm
Single-edged, gently curved watered steel blade. Ivory hilt with decorative studs and an atypical guard in the shape of a dragon head. Wooden scabbard covered with leather with brass plate fittings.
Starting price: 60,000 CZK / 2,307 EUR
Price realized: 75,000 CZK / 2,884 EUR August 2014
Source: www.arcimboldo.cz/en/auctions/asian-works-of-art-5/katalog/2222/an-ottoman-yatagan-with-scabbard/
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