Ottoman Qama Dagger with Corals

Use of coral stones in the art of the Ottoman empire was a common practice. Specifically the use of ribbed eye drop shaped corals stones in the decoration of swords daggers and fire arms. It is commonly found  on Khanjar daggers and on handles of Yataghan swords.

We offer for sale an Ottoman Qama short sword decorated with coral stones. Double edged fullered blade with off centered fuller forged from good laminated steel. Silver handle set with many eye drop shaped ribbed coral stones. Silver covered scabbard with its top also set with ribbed coral stones. All together more than 55 corals stones are set on this sword. A rare mid 19 C. sword.

Blade 12 1/2 inches (32 cm). Total 20 inches (51 cm). Good condition. Small areas of pitting on the blade. Minor dents on the scabbard.