Yet another Yat

TVV · 5th December 2010, 10:08 PM

Very beautiful yataghan, congratulations. Per Astvatsaturian, based on the bolster, this would fall into the Istanbul type. Her classification system is not absolute and there are some mistakes, but given the overall quality of this piece, I can completely imagine that this was indeed produced in the Ottoman capital for a person of significance. His name and maybe even the name of the maker are likely in the two panels on the left side of the blade.

Regards,
Teodor

David · 5th December 2010, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TVV

His name and maybe even the name of the maker are likely in the two panels on the left side of the blade.

I think that mean's "It's time for my close-up Mr. DeMille..."

Atlantia · 5th December 2010, 10:45 PM

"Yet another Yat"

You could hardly underplay that any more could you?
BEAUTIFUL!

Spunjer · 6th December 2010, 12:04 AM

here are the two blocks that has the info. one of them looks like it was scratched out on purpose, but hopefully still readable. i darkened it on purpose hoping it helps. the other one is very legible...

Spunjer · 6th December 2010, 12:18 AM

the handle, and more gold...

Battara · 6th December 2010, 02:45 AM

What a nice yat! Love the koftgari and silver scabbard.

So TVV you read Russian?

TVV · 6th December 2010, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Battara

What a nice yat! Love the koftgari and silver scabbard.

So TVV you read Russian?

A little bit - I can understand pretty much everything, but I do not speak it, if this makes sense.

Teodor

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Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	here are the two blocks that has the info. one of them looks like it was scratched out on purpose, but hopefully still readable. i darkened it on purpose hoping it helps. the other one is very legible... Attached Images

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5th December 2010, 10:08 PM	#1
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,620	Very beautiful yataghan, congratulations. Per Astvatsaturian, based on the bolster, this would fall into the Istanbul type. Her classification system is not absolute and there are some mistakes, but given the overall quality of this piece, I can completely imagine that this was indeed produced in the Ottoman capital for a person of significance. His name and maybe even the name of the maker are likely in the two panels on the left side of the blade. Regards, Teodor

5th December 2010, 10:45 PM	#3
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	"Yet another Yat" You could hardly underplay that any more could you? BEAUTIFUL!

6th December 2010, 12:18 AM	#5
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	the handle, and more gold...

6th December 2010, 02:45 AM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,217	What a nice yat! Love the koftgari and silver scabbard. So TVV you read Russian?