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A fine Ottoman agate-hilted sword and scabbard, Turkey, dated 1140 AH/ 1727-8 AD
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- steel and jade
the slender curved and tapering steel blade with gold overlaid inscription and date to both sides, the agate hilt pinned with stylised palmettes and foliage, the gilt quillons in the form of shells, the scabbard wholly carved with armoury motifs and stylised foliate designs
Condition
overall in good condition, some rubbing and patination, one minor crack in the jade, but secure, 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:
Owner's name: 'Uthman 'alamdar (Standard-bearer)
Dated: 'Year 1140 AH (1727-8 AD)'
On the other side:
Turkish couplet:
ey gönül bir can içün her cana minnet eyleme
ișret-i dünya içün sultana minnet eyleme
"Oh heart, for the sake of a single life, do not bow to every soul, and for the sake of worldly pleasure, do not bow to a sultan."
A sword with a similar couplet was sold in these rooms 24 October 2007, lot 259.
A sword of related design and workmanship with shell-form quillons is to be found in the Staatlische Kunstsammlungen, Dresden (inv.no. Y 580), see Schuckelt 2010, p.353, no.346.