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An Important Safavid Royal Shamshir Blade, Persia, 17th-18th Century, with Talwar Hilt, India, 18th Century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
the fine serrated curved steel blade with chiselled inscription to the forte amid scrolling vines in relief, the talwar hilt with diamond-shaped grip and knuckleguard decorated throughout with foliate designs in gold overlay
Condition
Excellent 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
Verses in Persian
bandeh-ye shah-e velayat sultan sulayman
'The servant of the king of Trusteeship, Sultan Sulayman'
Signed as: Muhammad 'Ali 'Abbasi
This may well be the sword of the Safavid ruler Sulayman I (1077-1105/1666-94) son of Shah 'Abbas II at whose court Muhammad 'Ali must have worked. It could also be that it originally belonged to Shah 'Abbas II and Sulayman added his name to it.