Kard Knife With Sheath, Ottoman Turkey, Balkans, 19th Century
KARD KNIFE WITH SHEATH, OTTOMAN TURKEY
Balkans, 19th century
Steel, silver, and horn
Total length: 30 cm (without sheath) - Blade length: 20 cm
Single-edged iron blade, engraved with a dotted pattern, with some remnants of silver damascening.
Silver guard.
The handle features two wooden plates, covered with bone plates with lugs, the whole riveted and adorned with silver scrolls.
Wooden scabbard, encased in a silver scabbard, engraved in three registers, nielloed, and dated 1805. Thick, richly chased silver pommel and ferrule. Loop for a belt.
Very good condition, except for some oxidation on the blade.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref.: 6849
Balkans, 19th century
Steel, silver, and horn
Total length: 30 cm (without sheath) - Blade length: 20 cm
Single-edged iron blade, engraved with a dotted pattern, with some remnants of silver damascening.
Silver guard.
The handle features two wooden plates, covered with bone plates with lugs, the whole riveted and adorned with silver scrolls.
Wooden scabbard, encased in a silver scabbard, engraved in three registers, nielloed, and dated 1805. Thick, richly chased silver pommel and ferrule. Loop for a belt.
Very good condition, except for some oxidation on the blade.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref.: 6849
1 800 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Orientalism
Condition: Good condition
Material: Other
Reference (ID): 1723796
Availability: In stock
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