Ottoman Empire, North Africa, Egypt to Algeria: a small, fine ‘yatagan’ shortsword with a hilt made of horn and ivory.
Ottoman Empire, North Africa, Egypt to Algeria: a small, fine ‘yatagan’ shortsword with a hilt made of horn and ivory.
An elegant shortsword of the ‘kopesh yatagan’ type with a slightly curved single-edged blade made of local iron with a short, broad back and three deep lines on each side. The shape of the blade evokes the blades of the ‘Flyssa’ swords of Algeria. It is therefore probable that this sword comes from North Africa (from Egypt to Algeria). From the period of Turkish-Ottoman reign (16th to the end of the 19th century). This is because the shape of the hilt, with its wings protruding to both sides at the end, is a perfect match for the shapes of the hilts of Turkish-Ottoman ‘yatagan’ swords. This bivalve hilt consists of black horn with stamped (or burnt?) decoration of circles, triangles and flowers. Both sides have inlaid pieces of white ivory stretching to the blade, decorated with engraved lines and dots. The blade and hilt are attached with brass featuring engraved decoration on the front edge. All in all, a very fine piece of craftsmanship. No damage.
Length: 45 cm; Between the late 19th and the early 20th centuries. (ME) ASA
Lit.: 'Islamic Weapons' by Anthony C. Tirri, text p. 67, ill. 37B.
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
06.04.2017 - 15:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 500.-
- Starting bid:
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EUR 400.-
Ottoman Empire, North Africa, Egypt to Algeria: a small, fine ‘yatagan’ shortsword with a hilt made of horn and ivory.
An elegant shortsword of the ‘kopesh yatagan’ type with a slightly curved single-edged blade made of local iron with a short, broad back and three deep lines on each side. The shape of the blade evokes the blades of the ‘Flyssa’ swords of Algeria. It is therefore probable that this sword comes from North Africa (from Egypt to Algeria). From the period of Turkish-Ottoman reign (16th to the end of the 19th century). This is because the shape of the hilt, with its wings protruding to both sides at the end, is a perfect match for the shapes of the hilts of Turkish-Ottoman ‘yatagan’ swords. This bivalve hilt consists of black horn with stamped (or burnt?) decoration of circles, triangles and flowers. Both sides have inlaid pieces of white ivory stretching to the blade, decorated with engraved lines and dots. The blade and hilt are attached with brass featuring engraved decoration on the front edge. All in all, a very fine piece of craftsmanship. No damage.
Length: 45 cm; Between the late 19th and the early 20th centuries. (ME) ASA
Lit.: 'Islamic Weapons' by Anthony C. Tirri, text p. 67, ill. 37B.
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Tribal Art |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 06.04.2017 - 15:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 01.04. - 06.04.2017 |
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