A FINE SAFAVID WATERED-STEEL DAGGER (KARD) WITH WALRUS IVORY HILT DEDICATED TO SHAH SULEYMAN (R.1666-94), PERSIA, 17TH CENTURY
A Safavid Royal Dagger Dedicated to Shah Suleyman
A FINE SAFAVID WATERED-STEEL DAGGER (KARD) WITH WALRUS IVORY HILT DEDICATED TO SHAH SULEYMAN (R.1666-94), PERSIA, 17TH CENTURY
the straight watered-steel blade chiselled around the forte on both sides with lobed cartouches of scrolling foliage and split palmettes, with gold-damascened inscriptions, the spine with arabesque and finely chiselled cartouches, some containing inscriptions on a gold ground, reinforced armour piercing point, the ivory grips with metal khatamkari inscriptions, the leather scabbard with silver chape
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40cm.
Condition Report:
The blade with very minor patches of oxidisation, the hilt with crackeleure, otherwise in good condition, very minor rubbing to gilding, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
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A Safavid Royal Dagger Dedicated to Shah Suleyman
A FINE SAFAVID WATERED-STEEL DAGGER (KARD) WITH WALRUS IVORY HILT DEDICATED TO SHAH SULEYMAN (R.1666-94), PERSIA, 17TH CENTURY
the straight watered-steel blade chiselled around the forte on both sides with lobed cartouches of scrolling foliage and split palmettes, with gold-damascened inscriptions, the spine with arabesque and finely chiselled cartouches, some containing inscriptions on a gold ground, reinforced armour piercing point, the ivory grips with metal khatamkari inscriptions, the leather scabbard with silver chape
(2)
40cm.
Condition Report:
The blade with very minor patches of oxidisation, the hilt with crackeleure, otherwise in good condition, very minor rubbing to gilding, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
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