An Ottoman Coral-Inset Sword (KILIJ) | Black Sea Coast, probably Trabzon, 19th Century

Project Description

Description: 89cm long
Catalogue note: The blade of typical form with gold overlaid inscriptions and decoration, the sheath and hilt of gilt copper extensively inset with coral and turquoise.
Provenance: Acquired from Christie’s, Sale 17177, Lot 173, Invoice no. DB18023983.
Catalogue no.: 2019A0207