Lot 3013

An Ottoman yatagan with Wootz-Damascus blade and silver scabbard, dated 1800

Antique Arms and Armour from all over the world | A100aw | Live auction | 388 Lots

Description

Typically curved, single-edged blade of dark Wootz-Damascus steel. On both sides a narrow fuller along the back, the back with chiseled midrib. Rich gold-damascening on both sides. On the obverse a calligraphic cartouche inscribed "work of Huzeyin, owner Arif Aga" with the date "1215" (= 1800). Gold-damascened grip ferrule and grip strap, grip panels of walrus ivory, cracked on the right side. Richly chased wood-lined scabbard of part-gilt silver. Illegible tughra stamp on the edge of the locket. Length 79 cm, weight of scabbard 804 g.

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General Information

The auction starts on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 2 pm (CET). Lot no. 3001 - 3389. The pre-sale view will take place on 03., 04. and 06. May as well as 11th and 13th May 2024, in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.