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A Matched
Ottoman Kilic Saber and Khanjar Dagger Of gilt
copper, the hilt with characteristic lobed
pommel, guard with down turned quillons,
scabbard slotted to allow the broad blade to
enter, and covered entirely with corals and
turquoises.
The blade with distinctive T-back spine
developing to a long yelman or back edge. Gold
inlaid arches at either side of the forte, with
a circular cartouche inlaid in gold on the right
with ALLAH, and an Arabic inscription running
the length of the spine to the beginning of the
yelman. On the left a Suleiman's Seal inlaid in
gold containing a short inscription, with a
short running vine inlaid in gold at the spine
as well. The gilded copper scabbard mounted en
suite with the hilt, obverse covered entirely
with turquoises and corals, the reverse finely
embossed and chased with flowering vines
overall. The dagger en suite, hilt and scabbard
set with turquoises and corals, the reverse with
embossed and engraved floral motifs. the blade
lightly-curved and double edged, with gold inlay
to the forte at either side and traces of a
wootz damascus steel pattern. Mid-19th century.
Light wear to gilding, minimal stones lacking,
suspension rings lacking to saber scabbard.
Overall length of sword 93.2 cm, blade 67.3 cm.
Overall length of dagger 36.4 cm, blade 20.5 cm.
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