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An ivory-hilted dagger (Kard), Persia, Qajar, dated 1229 AH/1813 AD
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- ivory, steel
the tapering watered-steel blade with flat back edge, the forte with gold-overlaid inscription in a lobed cartouche following to hilt with two ivory grips
Condition
in good condition, some visible craqueleure to the pommel of the ivory hilt, one stain to the steel blade, gold-overlaid inscription intact, 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
The inscriptions on the dagger include: Qur'an, chapters CIX (al-Kafirun); CXII (al-Ikhlas), CXIII (al-Falaq) and II (al-Baqara), verses 255-6
The inscriptions on the dagger include: Qur'an, chapters CIX (al-Kafirun); CXII (al-Ikhlas), CXIII (al-Falaq) and II (al-Baqara), verses 255-6
Owner's name: Haydar Quli Nuri
Although unrecorded, Haydar Quli Nuri must surely have been quite an important figure to possess such a dagger. He may be related to Nasrullah Khan Nuri (1222-1281 AH/1807-64 AD), the Prime Minister of Nasr al-Din Shah.