A nice example of a classical “YATAGAN”. The Yatagan derives its shape from very old blades. Its peculiar shaped blade has a down curving blade with reinforced spine, and it is found in many weapons in the eastern world from the West Balkan countries to the far Indian sub-continent. Its eared pommel shape is known from very old days and similar pommels were found in swords from Luristan 3000 years ago. This specific example is probably of West Turkey origin, has a 23 inches long blade inscribed and silver inlaid with Arabic letters and dated to 1223 to the Islamic calendar (1808) The grips with the side ears are elephant ivory and the grip strap and bolster are chased silver (with a later steel collar). Scabbard covered with leather with late metal mounts. . Total length (in scabbard) 31 ˝ inches. Good condition. Age cracks to the grips and later replaced metal mounts and grip collar. A very elegant example at a very reasonable price.