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An Ottoman Jade-Hilted Yataghan With Gold-Overlaid Steel Blade and Silver-Gilt Mounted Scabbard, Turkey, 18th Century
Estimate
10,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Jade and steel
the double-edged watered steel blade with gold inscriptions inside cartouches and foliate scrolls at the forte, the marbled-jade hilt secured by three silver pins on each side, cloth covered wood scabbard with silver mounts engraved with flowerhead patterned motifs
Condition
In overall fairly good condition, with loose silver mount on scabbard and some ware to cloth, one missing pin to jade hilt, 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 one side: Qur'an, chapter XLVIII (al-Fath), verses 1 and 2.
On the other side: Qur'an, chapter LXI (al-Saff), part of verse 13, ending with 'O Muhammad!'
Owner's name: 'Owner, 'Abd al-Rahman Beg'