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Turchia
length 43.5 cm.
Curved, double-edged blade with central rib (probably of damask); grip with an iron ring nut and gold inlays featuring two cartouches inscribed in Arabic characters. Cylindrical nephrite grip, decorated with gold-inlaid frames and floral motifs. Ring-shap
length 43.5 cm.
Curved, double-edged blade with central rib (probably of damask); grip with an iron ring nut and gold inlays featuring two cartouches inscribed in Arabic characters. Cylindrical nephrite grip, decorated with gold-inlaid frames and floral motifs. Ring-shap
Specialist Notes
An interesting dagger, likely a gift to some prominent European dignitary during the 19th century.
For similar items, see “Islamic Weapons: Maghrib to Moghul” by Anthony C. Tirri, 2003, p. 135, ill. 91B.
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