Lot 120: AN OTTOMAN MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID DAGGER HILT.
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An Ottoman mother-of-pearl inlaid hilt, likely for a dagger or small sword such as a shula or jambiya. The curved, L-shaped grip is decorated with an intricate mosaic of mother-of-pearl shell sections. Each individual section is secured to the core by small brass pins. The bulbous pommel features shaped shell pieces arranged in a radiating rosette pattern, which transitions into vertical rectangular strips along the main body of the grip.
L: Approximately 14.7cm
Condition report:
The hilt shows visible surface wear and minor losses to the edges of the shell sections consistent with age. There is accumulated grime within the recesses and around the brass pins. One section appears to be a period bone or ivory replacement. The overall structure appears stable with varied iridescence remaining to the shell.
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