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A watered-steel dagger (kard) with lapis-lazuli hilt, Persia, 18th century
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Steel and lapis-lazuli
the tapered finely watered-steel blade with swollen tip, chiselled foliate motifs and split-palmettes around the forte and bird motif on straight edge, with carved calligraphic inscriptions on hilt, set with lapis-lazuli
Condition
In overall good condition, some small scratches and minor patches of oxidisation on blade, some abrasion to edge of one of lapis-lazuli mounts, with some erosion to metal mounts on 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
Repeat of: ya subhan ‘O the Praised One!’
In the openwork:
‘O the Judge of [all] needs! O the One Raiser of Ranks! O the Sufficient for all Affairs! O the Case of all Causes!’
Repeat of: ya subhan ‘O the Praised One!’
In the openwork:
‘O the Judge of [all] needs! O the One Raiser of Ranks! O the Sufficient for all Affairs! O the Case of all Causes!’