Elite late 17th century - early 18th century Turkish / Ottoman Klytch with ivory grip and gold decorated Damascus steel blade.
Description:
Ivory "pistol grip" shaped hilt, iron quillon block of cruciform shape decorated with engraved floral ornamentation. Curved Damascus steel blade is decorated with gold inlay ornamental medallions containing verses from the Koran. Black leather covered wooden hilt has metal fittings decorated with engraving and gilt en suite with the grip.



































