Lot 7008

A large Ottoman khanjar, 1st half of the 19th century

Antique Arms and Armour from all over the world | O99aw | Online auction | 260 Lots

Description

Slightly curved, double-edged blade of beautifully grained wootz Damascus steel. The base lavishly decorated with gold inlays and Kufic inscriptions. Hollow-forged grip also of wootz Damascus steel. The wooden scabbard with purple velvet cover partly rubbed. Silver-inlaid iron fittings with flower décor framed by geometric ornaments. Chape with drop-shaped brass pommel. Length 73 cm.

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General Information

The auction starts on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 10 am (CET). The pre-sale view will take place from November 22 - 24, 2023 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET).