Ottoman karabela XVIII

qusko · 20th November 2018, 11:53 PM

Hi,

I have bought following Ottoman karabela, which I think is from XVIII century.
Similar item is in Dresden museum (https://skd-online-collection.skd.mu...s/Index/289073) with following differences:
- hilt and crossguard
- blade in my item is more curved

In some other posts I've found it can be precursor of pala.
It also has a form of polish karabela type IIc, but ottoman origin.
Hilt with the blade is a little bit not typical..but possible

Can you share your opinion?

20th November 2018, 11:53 PM	#1
qusko Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 64	Ottoman karabela XVIII Hi, I have bought following Ottoman karabela, which I think is from XVIII century. Similar item is in Dresden museum (https://skd-online-collection.skd.mu...s/Index/289073) with following differences: - hilt and crossguard - blade in my item is more curved In some other posts I've found it can be precursor of pala. It also has a form of polish karabela type IIc, but ottoman origin. Hilt with the blade is a little bit not typical..but possible Can you share your opinion? Attached Images