Lot 447 - A183AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia, Islamic Art - Monday, 04. December 2017, 02.00 PM
A SABRE WITH INSCRIPTIONS (KILIJ).
Ottoman empire, Turkey, 18th/19th c. Lenght (blade) ca. 64.5 cm.
Gold-damascened curved steel blade, the hilt with 2 riveted corn plates, silver cross guard, wooden scabbard with chiseled silver mount, two suspension loops.
Provenance: Otto Markés collection. Swiss private collection before 2001.
CHF 1 000 / 1 500 | (€ 1 030 / 1 550)
Sold for CHF 11 250 (including buyer's premium)