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A jade-hilted pesh-kabz and scabbard, Mughal, 18th century
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- jade, steel, velvet, wood
the light-green jade hilt in two parts, carved with a pattern of overlapping leaves set with four colourful stones, the gently curving steel blade with a flat edge and carved foliate scrolls at the forte and in centre, gold-damascened details, velvet-covered wooden scabbard
Provenance
Ex-Raglan Collection, Cefntilla Court, Monmouthshire
Condition
In fairly good condition, the jade hilt composed of two blocks of jade joined in the middle, some encrustation around jade on hilt, one small colourful stone missing from setting, the blade with areas of oxidisation, rubbing to gold-damascene areas resulting in some losses, 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."