Yatagan

TVV · 25th September 2012, 01:07 AM

To me this very nice yataghan with its hilt and blade style is reminiscent to earlier yataghans (like 17th century early). You can compare it to Sulayman the Magnificent's yataghan. Obviously, Sumayman's is of a quality fitting to the greatest Ottoman ruler, but the style and the dimensions have some similarities. Unortunately, I cannot discern the date, which would be key to showing whether I am somewhat correct or totally wrong about the age of this one.

Anyway, lovely yataghan and better pictures of the gold decoration on both sides of the blade will not hurt.

Regards,
Teodor

A.alnakkas · 25th September 2012, 06:43 AM

Hello,

A very beautiful piece! The date is interesting. I am reading 843 hijri. Its either that or 1348 (or 1384) but I doubt this Yataghan is that recent.

25th September 2012, 01:07 AM	#1
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,660	To me this very nice yataghan with its hilt and blade style is reminiscent to earlier yataghans (like 17th century early). You can compare it to Sulayman the Magnificent's yataghan. Obviously, Sumayman's is of a quality fitting to the greatest Ottoman ruler, but the style and the dimensions have some similarities. Unortunately, I cannot discern the date, which would be key to showing whether I am somewhat correct or totally wrong about the age of this one. Anyway, lovely yataghan and better pictures of the gold decoration on both sides of the blade will not hurt. Regards, Teodor

25th September 2012, 06:43 AM	#2
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,340	Hello, A very beautiful piece! The date is interesting. I am reading 843 hijri. Its either that or 1348 (or 1384) but I doubt this Yataghan is that recent.