LOT 129:
AN ISLAMIC OTTOMAN EMPIRE PALA SWORD WITH GOLD INLAY
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Sold for: $3,000
Start price:
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Estimated price :
$1,500 - $2,000
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AN ISLAMIC OTTOMAN EMPIRE PALA SWORD WITH GOLD INLAY
An 18th-century Turkish (Ottoman) pala sword with a gold and chiseled inlay. Characteristic form carved pommel with silver rib. Large blade with clear watered-steel pattern and nice gold inlay at forte and yalman.
Dimensions: L: 34 1/2 in., (88 cm.)
Condition: Hilt is slightly damaged