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An Indian Akbari Period Talwar with Watered Steel Blade Signed by Sayyid Dawud Isfahani and Dated Regnal Year '42' equivalent to A.D. 1597
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
with finely watered slightly curved blade retaining a gold inlaid calligraphic cartouche and inscription, hilt decorated throughout with panels of gold koftgari flowers
Condition
pitting and patination, some rubbing, overall good condition, 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
inscriptions
Qur'an, surah al-Saff LXI), parts of 13.
Signed as: 'Work of Sayyid Dawud Isfahani'
This finely watered blade is dated Regnal Year 42, indicating that this sword dates to Akbar's reign. The Emperor Akbar was the only Mughal ruler to reign for more than 42 years; this corresponds to the year 1597.