A MUGHAL JEWELLED JADE-HILTED DAGGER (KHANJAR), INDIA, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
A MUGHAL JEWELLED JADE-HILTED DAGGER (KHANJAR), INDIA, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
the double-edged straight steel blade with central watered-steel fuller carved with an arabesque at the chape containing a gilt inscription 'ya Ali', the pale green jade hilt with rounded pommel, decorated with foil-backed colourful stones mounted in gilt settings designed as foliate stems
40.2cm.
Please note: Condition 9 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers for this sale is not applicable to this lot.
Condition Report:
In overall good condition, the blade with few very minor spots of oxidisation, part of gilding to inscription on chape rubbed, two small mounts (foliate details) missing, some of the stones probably later replacements as evidenced by slight difference in colour, minor dirt encrustation in interstices, 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 MUGHAL JEWELLED JADE-HILTED DAGGER (KHANJAR), INDIA, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
the double-edged straight steel blade with central watered-steel fuller carved with an arabesque at the chape containing a gilt inscription 'ya Ali', the pale green jade hilt with rounded pommel, decorated with foil-backed colourful stones mounted in gilt settings designed as foliate stems
40.2cm.
Please note: Condition 9 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers for this sale is not applicable to this lot.
Condition Report:
In overall good condition, the blade with few very minor spots of oxidisation, part of gilding to inscription on chape rubbed, two small mounts (foliate details) missing, some of the stones probably later replacements as evidenced by slight difference in colour, minor dirt encrustation in interstices, 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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