AUCTION 43: ANTIQUE ARMS AND ARMOR
Lot 285:
A magnificent Ottoman dagger, 18 -19 cc, with a recurved double-edged blade of fine wootz steel, with a central ridge and reinforced tip. The ricasso is decorated with gold koftgari. The handle is made of carved agate. The wooden scabbard is covered with black leather with gilt-silver fittings.
19th century.
L: 15 in., (38 cm.)
Condition: Very good overall, scabbard leather has been repleced.
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