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An Ivory Hilted Safavid Shamshir, Persia, 17th Century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- ivory and metal
the slender curved and tapering finely watered-steel blade, two inlaid inscriptions in lobed and foliate cartouches, dragon head quillons, the ivory hilt with gold overlaid floral motifs and ensuite suspension mounts, leather-covered wood scabbard stamped with stylised animal and foliate motifs
Literature
H. Spielmann & J. Drees (eds.), Gottorf im Glanz des Barock, Kunst und Kultur am Schleswigerhof 1544-1733, Schleswig-Holsteinisches Landesmuseum, Schleswig,1997, p.568, no.298.
Condition
overall in good condition. some rubbing to the leather scabbard and gold overlay, a small section of ivory missing from hilt, rest is intact with minor cracking, inscription slightly rubbed and some abrasions to the sharp edge of the 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
The signature on the blade states that the sword was made in a master workshop in Isfahan. The name of the master is Muqim which is very rare and contrary to the often doubtful name of Asadullah.
There is no real comparison to this shamshir but literature on the signature of Muqim Isfahani can be found in L.A. Mayer, Islamic Armourers and Their Works, Geneva, 1962, p.64.
There is no real comparison to this shamshir but literature on the signature of Muqim Isfahani can be found in L.A. Mayer, Islamic Armourers and Their Works, Geneva, 1962, p.64.