The Silver Dragon and the Golden Fish: an imperial Ottoman symbol

Authors

  • David Alexander Puycelsi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/gladius.2003.51

Keywords:

Swords, Sabers, Simbology, Islam, Topkapi Sarayi, Istambul, Otoman Period

Abstract


This article studies and catalogues a group of ottoman swords decorated with dragon and fish emblems on their hilts. Both animals were associated to the imperial power according the oriental traditon.

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Published

2003-12-30

How to Cite

Alexander, D. (2003). The Silver Dragon and the Golden Fish: an imperial Ottoman symbol. Gladius, 23, 211–268. https://doi.org/10.3989/gladius.2003.51

Issue

Vol. 23 (2003)

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