A very fine and interesting example of the “YATAGAN”, the famous Ottoman sword. The Yatagan derives its shape from very old blades. Its peculiar shaped blade has a down curving blade with reinforced spine, and it is found in many weapons in the eastern world from the West Balkan countries to the far Indian sub-continent. Its eared pommel shape is known from very old days and similar pommels were found in swords from Luristan 3000 years ago. This specific example is an early one, late 18 or early 19 C., probably of Turkish origin. It has a 24 inches long blade widening to a maximum at about 7 inches from the tip and heavily inlaid with silver wires. The blade is forged from superb pattern welded (Damascus) steel in the pattern known as Turkish Ribbon which was common to Ottoman blades as from the 17C. The black horn grips with the side ears are mounted on the blade tang and decorated with Mother of Pearl rondels. The grip strap and the blade collar is pewter. Total length 29 inches There is no scabbard. Very good condition. Very few parts of the silver inlay are missing on one side and the blade collar was probably shortened some long time ago. All parts are original, late 18 or early 19 century, no added or restored parts. A very nice example that will be highly appreciated by the connoisseur collector, offered here at a very reasonable price.