LOT 259:
AN OTTOMAN BICHAK DAGGER
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Sold for: $650
Start price:
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Estimated price :
$400 - $600
Buyer's Premium: 24.9%
sales tax: 6%
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AN OTTOMAN BICHAK DAGGER
Istanbul work. Grip carved from a large section of figured walrus, the bolster engraved and heavily gilded, the blade of characteristic form, single-edged and wrought of dramatically-patterned Persian black wootz. In its scabbard elegantly mounted in silver, with filigreed locket and chape. Latter 18th century. Minor wear to scabbard. Overall length 29.7 cm / 11 3/4. Condition III

