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A Coral-hilted Qajar Dagger Inscribed with the Name of Fath 'Ali Shah, Persia, Circa 1800
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
the blade of watered steel with gold overlaid foliate scrolls to the forte, finely engraved gilt-metal ferrrule and hilt of coral decorated with rosette and tendril designs in carved relief with turquoise roundel to the pommel
Condition
good condition, very minor abrasions to the gold overlay on the blade, replacement brass cuff, 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
On the handle: 'The Sultan, Fath'ali Shah'
Fath 'Ali Shah ruled between 1212 and 1250 H. (A.D. 1797-1834).
Daggers of a similar design to this can be seen in the Topkapi Saray Museum in Istanbul and the Furusiyya Art Foundation (see L'art des Chevaliers en Pays d'Islam: Collection de la Furusiyya Art Foundation, Paris, 2007, p.173).