A PAIR OF GOLD-DAMASCENED ARMGUARDS
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A PAIR OF GOLD-DAMASCENED ARMGUARDS (BAZUBANDS)
IRAN, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Of typical form, each with pointed top, with gilded decoration of palmettes and cartouches inscribed in Persian, the reverse of the smaller lined with red velvet, lacking originally attached handguard mail
13 ¾in. (35cm.) long (2)
Further Details:
Some countries prohibit or restrict the purchase and/or import of Iranian-origin property. Bidders must familiarise themselves with any laws or shipping restrictions that apply to them before bidding on these lots. For example, the USA prohibits dealings in and import of Iranian-origin “works of conventional craftsmanship” (such as carpets, textiles, decorative objects, and scientific instruments) without an appropriate licence. Christie's has a general OFAC licence which, subject to compliance with certain conditions, would enable a buyer to import certain lots of this type into the USA. If you intend to use Christie's licence, please contact us for further information before you bid.
Lot Essay:
Similarly decorated armguards are in the Wallace Collection, London (OA1835; Thom Richardson and Paula Turner (eds.), The Wallace Collection Catalogue of Arms and Armour from Asia, Africa and the Ottoman World, London, 2026, p.285).
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A PAIR OF GOLD-DAMASCENED ARMGUARDS (BAZUBANDS)
IRAN, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Of typical form, each with pointed top, with gilded decoration of palmettes and cartouches inscribed in Persian, the reverse of the smaller lined with red velvet, lacking originally attached handguard mail
13 ¾in. (35cm.) long (2)
Further Details:
Some countries prohibit or restrict the purchase and/or import of Iranian-origin property. Bidders must familiarise themselves with any laws or shipping restrictions that apply to them before bidding on these lots. For example, the USA prohibits dealings in and import of Iranian-origin “works of conventional craftsmanship” (such as carpets, textiles, decorative objects, and scientific instruments) without an appropriate licence. Christie's has a general OFAC licence which, subject to compliance with certain conditions, would enable a buyer to import certain lots of this type into the USA. If you intend to use Christie's licence, please contact us for further information before you bid.
Lot Essay:
Similarly decorated armguards are in the Wallace Collection, London (OA1835; Thom Richardson and Paula Turner (eds.), The Wallace Collection Catalogue of Arms and Armour from Asia, Africa and the Ottoman World, London, 2026, p.285).
