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...
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!