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203 - A TURKISH PALA SWORD WITH WOOTZ BLADE, 18/19 CC.
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USD 2,500 - 3,500 (€2,200 - 3,200)Sale fees
A TURKISH PALA SWORD WITH WOOTZ BLADE, 18/19 CC. A fine Ottoman pala featuring a broad single-edged, curved wootz steel blade. The blade has a pronounced tip (yalman) at the end, characteristic of the pala form used by Ottoman cavalry. The sword is fitted with a characteristic brass crossguard with elongated ovoid quillons and engraved foliate decoration. The horn hilt scales are carved in the classic pistol-grip style. The scabbard is original to the sword and is clad in shagreen leather with gilt-brass mounts also decorated with foliate engraving. Two suspension rings are attached to the upper and central mounts. Turkey (Ottoman Empire), 18-19 cc. Dimensions: L: 38 1/2 in., (98 cm.) Condition: Very good overall with a small crack at the bottom fitting. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.
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