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A Rare Mughal enamelled dagger and scabbard, India, 17th Century
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- enamel, steel blade, wood and velvet scabbard
the recurved double-edged watered-steel blade with central ridges, the hilt with emerald-green, light green and yellow enamelling within silver outlines designed as floral stems, the pommel in the form of a parrot's head, the wooden scabbard with red velvet cover and silver mounts enamelled with same floral design, the chape a later replacement
Condition
In general good condition, ware to enamelling and some missing, part of velvet missing, areas of minor oxidisation to blade, 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
A dagger with similar silver-outlined enamel designs is now in the Furusiyya Art Foundation Collection (illustrated in: Mohammed 2007, p.160, no.151), dated 1108 AH/1696 AD, and attributed to Safavid Persia.