Bichaq but where from...?
 

I considered myself lucky to trade this one ( which I believed to be a Balkan one...;)) for an Ottoman dagger of 47 cm long with a silver scabbard.

The more I look, the more I like it but also the more doubts I have concering the origine...as I never have seen this type of bichaq.

It could as well be not Balkan but Caucasian, Middle East, or even not Ottoman..Asian (India)
Who knows...? ( one of my favourite Jimi Hendrix songs:) )

But can the forum shed a light'on this ...?
and clear up this poor Cloggy from Holland...?
Have I got something? or ?
not and just a Tourist piece...? being taken for a ride...:D
although I think it is quite old, looking at the wear, patina and condition of the material

The length is just under 27 cm total.


Your thoughts please! Much obliged!

gp

I don’t know where this one is from. However, I think you have a quality piece. If I’m not mistaken, the hilt is ivory and not bone.

Thank you very much for your feedback!