A WATERED-STEEL DAGGER (KARD) WITH LAPIS-LAZULI HILT, PERSIA, SAFAVID, 18TH CENTURY
A WATERED-STEEL DAGGER (KARD) WITH LAPIS-LAZULI HILT, PERSIA, SAFAVID, 18TH CENTURY
the tapered finely watered-steel blade with flat edge, gilt foliate motifs around the forte and on mount holding two pieces of lapis-lazuli for the hilt
33cm.
Condition Report:
The blade with very minor patches of oxidisation, cutting-edge with minor chip, the mounts on hilt with minor remnants of adhesive to edges, 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 WATERED-STEEL DAGGER (KARD) WITH LAPIS-LAZULI HILT, PERSIA, SAFAVID, 18TH CENTURY
the tapered finely watered-steel blade with flat edge, gilt foliate motifs around the forte and on mount holding two pieces of lapis-lazuli for the hilt
33cm.
Condition Report:
The blade with very minor patches of oxidisation, cutting-edge with minor chip, the mounts on hilt with minor remnants of adhesive to edges, 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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