"Dagger Called Kard, Agate Handle, Türkiye, Ottoman Period. 19th Century."
KNIFE called́ Kard, agate handle Turkey, Ottoman period
First half of the 19th century
Steel, agate, copper, pearls.
Total length: 26.5; Blade length: 17.4 cm
Handle with a stack of three agate stones, lightly decorated with gold motifs. The top is surmounted by a copper piece with four pearl-set prominences.
Straight, single-edged blade with calligraphy decoration in gold damascene.
Fairly good condition. Dull blade.
Reference : 5648
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