Ottoman sword is swell buy in Munich

The prize lot sold at a recent Hermann Historica (25% buyer’s premium) sale in Munich was this 19th century Ottoman kilij of characteristic form with a curved blade swelling towards the tip.

It was profusely decorated with coral and turquoise on the hilt and scabbard and sold at €20,000 (£1…

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