A Turkish yataghan

CIRCA 1800

细节
A Turkish yataghan
circa 1800
With single-edged blade struck with a mark on one side, the hilt and scabbard entirely encased in silver and chased in relief with flowers, foliage, buildings, a ship and trophies of arms, all within rococo scrollwork
the blade -- 28in. (71.1cm.)
See Illustration.