Dagger called Bitchak - Crete - 19th century

DAGGER called Bitchak
Crete
19th century
Steel, silver, coral
Long. total: 25.8; Long. blade: 17 cm

Steel blade with one edge and one false edge, guilloché on the top, chiseled with scrolls on both sides.
Handle with two riveted plates, coral cabochons, silver fittings engraved with floral motifs.
Wooden scabbard covered in leather, chape and chape in silver chased with scrolling foliage.

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