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18th Century Ottoman Empire Kard Dagger Knife

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Western Americana Start Price:10.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
18th Century Ottoman Empire Kard Dagger Knife
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14" total length. Kard with Ebony/Jade Hilt and Gold Arabic Inscriptions 9 1/2" blade. 14" overall. Single edge straight point blade with wide fullers to both sides, and an additional quill fuller to left side. Fuller and ricasso on right side feature gold foil Arabic script that has yet to be translated. Hilt appears to be made of ebony and green jade sections, separated by chiseled silver spacers. Sections of ebony and jade are inlaid with gold foiling depicting regional motifs, possibly mountains and flowers. Guard/bolster is engraved, and features several inlays including what appears to be jade, turquoise, and red gemstone or colored glass pieces. Pommel appears to have had a red gemstone/colored glass inlay as well, but it is now missing.