Rare Ottoman Yatghan with Filigree scabbard. - 12752

Up for sale a very unusual Ottoman Yatghan sword. The blade is 23 inches with gold Islamic Koftgari inscriptions with some losses. Nice walrus ears with few cracks and repairs. The grip straps and bolsters are decorated silver. Wood scabbard covered with black leather with its original spiral stitching. Fantastic filigree work on the silver mounts of very good quality. This Yatghan is from early 19C. A Repair of the scabbard tip.
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