Ottoman Ebony Dagger
Ottoman Turkey,19th century
ebony steel
Provenance: UK private collection since the 1970s
51cm long (cased)
Stock no.: A5467
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Ottoman Ebony Dagger
This jambiya dagger has a gently curving double-edged pattern-welded blade with a median ridge. The hilt is of typical H-shape commonly found in Ottoman jambiyas. What makes this one unique, however, is that the hilt and scabbard are made of carved ebony. Both feature finely carved designs such as floral sprays, grapes and grape vines, and geometric patterns. The sheath ends at an elegant rosebud preceded by carved designs. The beautiful design on the grip depicts a quiver filled with arrows and a single arrow crossing each other surrounded by floral scrolls, placed in an oval medallion, in the style of Osmanli coat-of-arms. The base of the hilt features an ornate vase with rose stems resting in it, surrounded by vegetal motifs. The rose motif is seen once again on the hilt; this time, set in a central medallion, on the top. Above this is a grooved bronze finial. The dagger rests in a 19th century fitted-case.