Ottoman Yataghan - Gold Inscription Translation?

Robski55 · Yesterday, 05:49 AM

Greetings

Recently found this 29.5" Ottoman Yataghan.

I am wondering if the Gold inlaid Inscriptions can be translated? Likely Quran verses, but perhaps something more like a name or date in the roundels.

Google thinks it is Persian / Farsi but it doesn't translate properly.

The sword is in pretty good condition and came with a signed 1919 gouache /watercolour painting of the exact Yataghan on laid paper.

Quite a handsome weapon.

Any Help would be greatly appreciated.

Best Regards
Rob

Battara · Today, 03:15 AM

This is from the Balkans, perhaps Bosnia. Might have belonged to a jannisary. The ivory is walrus ivory with red corals. You even have the seal of Soloman on the blade.

Nice!

Yesterday, 05:49 AM	#1
Robski55 Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Alberta Posts: 9	Ottoman Yataghan - Gold Inscription Translation? Greetings Recently found this 29.5" Ottoman Yataghan. I am wondering if the Gold inlaid Inscriptions can be translated? Likely Quran verses, but perhaps something more like a name or date in the roundels. Google thinks it is Persian / Farsi but it doesn't translate properly. The sword is in pretty good condition and came with a signed 1919 gouache /watercolour painting of the exact Yataghan on laid paper. Quite a handsome weapon. Any Help would be greatly appreciated. Best Regards Rob Attached Images

Today, 03:15 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,220	This is from the Balkans, perhaps Bosnia. Might have belonged to a jannisary. The ivory is walrus ivory with red corals. You even have the seal of Soloman on the blade. Nice!