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Hi All --

I recently purchased the pictured Ottoman dagger (these are auction photos, I don't have the item yet). I'm curious about the blade markings. Specifically, what if anything went in the large sockets on one side of the blade? And is the tiger(?) on the other side a marking with known meaning or origin? Plus, of course, any other comments you may have would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

--Radleigh