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Unknown — An Ottoman Nielloed Silver Dagger, Turkey, 18th Or Early 19th Century
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An Ottoman Nielloed Silver Dagger, Turkey, 18th Or Early 19th Century

An 18th or early 19th-century Turkish dagger featuring nielloed silver decoration. The weapon showcases Ottoman craftsmanship in combining steel and precious metal inlay techniques.

🔨 Auction Lot

Splendour: The Philippe Missillier Collection of Islamic & Indian Arms and Armour

April 29, 2025

Estimate: $20,000$30,000

Lot 3

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Unknown, An Ottoman Nielloed Silver Dagger, Turkey, 18th Or Early 19th Century

An 18th or early 19th-century Turkish dagger featuring nielloed silver decoration. The weapon showcases Ottoman craftsmanship in combining steel and precious metal inlay techniques.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Islamic Art, Weapon, Ottoman, Niello, Silver, Metalwork, Dagger, Turkey, 18th Century

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art