A Coral and Turquoise-Set Sword ( Kiliç ) and Scabbard

The single-edged watered steel blade with false edge with gold overlaid inscription against a vegetal ground along the length of the blade, a lobed drop-shaped cartouche containing an inscription on each side, the spine similarly overlaid, the gilt-copper hilt set with numerous striated red coral droplets and cabochon turquoises, with two carved and gilded turquoises, the wooden scabbard entirely covered in gilt-copper and decorated en-suite

Estimate:$19,845.34

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