Lot 2151
An Ottoman gold-inlaid kilij, 19th century.
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1367 Lots
Description
Slender, curved blade with a widened, double-edged yelman and a T-shaped reinforced spine. Wide, geometrically gold-inlaid crossguard of iron with a textile-wrapped rhinoceros horn grip, iron grip band and attached carrying cord. The wire-stitched and partially gilt, leather-covered wooden scabbard with corroded iron fittings (with traces of gold inlaid decoration). Length 93 cm.Attention: This lot can only be shipped within the European Union.
Condition: III - Questions about the lot?