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An Ottoman ivory-hilted yataghan with steel blade, Turkey, dated 1218 AH/1803 AD
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- marine ivory on hilt, silver, steel, wood inside scabbard
the hilt with marine ivory grips and applied twisted wire and silver filigree decoration extending to the forte, the blade with a straight edge, inscribed in gold overlay, the silver scabbard decorated in repoussé with floral motifs within archways, the chape terminating in the form of a stylised dragon's head, mounted near the rim with applied gilt decoration with floral details similar to those on hilt and forte
Condition
In general good condition, some erosion to blade, small chip to scabbard, 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
In the Tughra “Owner ...”
Above the tughra is the date 1218/1803-4.
For a similar example see: Elgood 2009, p. 143, no.162. Another comparable yataghan, made by al-Hajj Ibrahim-zadeh, dated 1209 and with an identical tughra is in the Croatian History Museum, Zagreb.
In the Tughra “Owner ...”
Above the tughra is the date 1218/1803-4.
For a similar example see: Elgood 2009, p. 143, no.162. Another comparable yataghan, made by al-Hajj Ibrahim-zadeh, dated 1209 and with an identical tughra is in the Croatian History Museum, Zagreb.