"The dragon and phoenix motif with stylized clouds" actaually is a motif that can be found heavily in Ottoman art. It is a common motif especially in "Saz Üslubu" school of Ottoman art that was very popular in Kanuni Suleiman I's era, popularized by Ottoman painter "Şahkulu" in that time. This blade's decoration is a very famous and typical example of "Saz Üslubu".
These two yataghans of Kanuni Suleiman I are made by Ahmet Tekeli, the court jeweler.
Last edited by Sancar; 10th July 2014 at 10:31 PM.
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