Fine Antique Gold Decorated Ottoman Kard With Beautiful Wootz Damascus Blade Finely Chiseled On The Spine Circa 1780

A Fine Antique Gold Decorated Ottoman Kard With Beautiful Wootz Damascus Blade Finely Chiseled On The Spine Circa 1780. 

The broad and stout 7 and 5/8ths inch blade of very fine wootz. The hilt decorated with fine gold Damascening of leafy foliage. The upper flat plain and the lower decorated in gold Damascening of leaves within triangles. The original grip panels of morse.

12 and 1/2 inches overall and in collector’s condition, this kard is a serious weapon that was meant for use and not decorative wear.