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✨ Yatagan with sprout ornament and military armature, 19th century – a work of Ottoman weaponry that combines refined aesthetics and functionality. Particular attention is drawn to the exquisite sprout ornamentation decorating the hilt and the elements of military armature emphasizing the combat readiness of this weapon. Such a yatagan was a status symbol of its owner, as well as an effective tool for combat. Its historical value and decorative appeal will make this yatagan the pearl of your collection! ⚔️
Estimated region: Balkans.
Date: 19th century.
The handle is decorated with sprout ornament and military armature.
The blade bears the master’s branding.
The set includes a yatagan without a sheath.
Historical Background:
Yatagan(Turkish: yatağan) is a saber-like weapon that was actively used by Ottoman warriors in the 16th-19th centuries. This weapon was widespread in the Ottoman Empire and its surrounding regions, particularly in the Balkans, the Caucasus and the Middle East. It was particularly popular among the Janissaries, the elite soldiers of the Sultan’s army.
This yatagan, dating from the 19th century and probably originating from the Balkan region, has a sprout ornament symbolizing fertility, rebirth and prosperity. Such ornaments were often used in the decoration of the weapons of Ottoman nobles and military commanders, making them not only a tool of war but also a true work of art.
Special attention should be paid to the depictions of military armature, which emphasize the martial glory and military spirit of the owner of this weapon. The Balkan region was an important part of the Ottoman Empire, and yatagans made in these territories were often distinguished by their decoration and craftsmanship.
Balkan yatagans have become a symbol of cultural interpenetration of different peoples living in the region and reflect the influence of both Eastern and Western traditions. Such yatagans were used not only in war, but also at ceremonial events, where they emphasized the status and power of the owner.
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