Exceptional quality antique precious weapon.
Truly collectors grade.
Superb silver mounted yataghan (yatagan) dagger / knife.
Turkish, ottoman period, circa 19th century.
Fantastic hand chased decoration on solid silver hilt and scabbard. 
Ottoman military and floral motif. 
Marked with sultan's tugra on removable silver top part of scabbard. 
Stunning damascus steel uncleaned blade.
Precious "black wootz" steel (also known as "kara taban" or "kara kharassan" ), intensive high contrast watered pattern is well noticeable, but would benefit from professional etching and polishing. 
Original scabbard with wodden inserts made from heavy gauge of silver. 
Highest quality workmanship throughout, all parts 100% original.
  size:
About 12 9/16 in. (31.9 cm) long in scabbard.  
About 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm) long out of scabbard.
Blade is about 6 3/4 in. (17.2 cm) long.
   condition:
Good original antique condition with minor honest wear and light charming indication of age. 
Uncleaned damascus wootz steel blade is in good condition with light pitting, should clean up nicely if desired.
Silver parts are in excellent original condition with minor handling marks and light age wear. 
Old minor repair to hilt.
Finest quality antique example - pictures don't do justice - absolutely stunning weapon!