Lot 136
  • 136

An Ottoman jade-hilted dagger (kard), Turkey, 17th century

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • jade and metal
the slender tapering watered steel blade with a carved jade hilt featuring an inlaid gold design of floral scrolls

Condition

In general good condition, minor chips to top of hilt, notably in jade, some of gold inlay missing, minor oxidisation to blade, as viewed.
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