BLACK SEA YATAGHAN SWORD dagger antique indo persian LAZ BICHAK Turkish Ottoman

Description

SIMPLY MAGNIFICENT:
AUTHENTIC  OTTOMAN  BLACK SEA REGION
LAZ BICHAK or YATAGHAN
18th century
The origin of this unusual and rare sword was in a fierce debates between collectors and researchers of blade weapons. It was attributed to the Caucasus, Kurdistan, North Africa, Turkey, Malaya as well as Egypt and other origins. However, now it is confirmed, that it is coming from North / East Turkey and found in Caucasian areas as well. It is best known as
Black Sea Yataghan
or
Laz Bichaq
. It is characterized by the deeply re-curving blade and bifurcated pommel. The steel blade is decorated with a typical punched dots design and brass strips inlay. The grip is bound with alternate black and green leather strips. The hilt is made from black buffalo horn. Wood scabbard covered with leather strips. A very rare sword.
Own an astonishing piece of history!
The Sword has an important provenance. It was part of Anthony Tirri collection, the reputable author of many antique arms books. This very example is pubblished in his main work
Islamic Weapons Maghrib to Moghul
on page 67.
VERY RARE ARTIFACT!
ALL STRONG AND FIRM..NOTHING LOOSE OR WEAK.
ALMOST MINT CONDITION.
EXTREMELY HARD TO FIND!
PLEASE SEE THE PHOTOS AS THEY FORM PART OF THE DESCRIPION.
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