Lot 244
  • 244

A GOLD AND MARINE IVORY-HILTED DAGGER AND SCABBARD (KINDJAL), SIGNED BY ‘ABDULLAH KUBACHI, PERSIA FOR THE RUSSIAN MARKET, DATED 1303 AH/1885-86 AD |

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description

  • 54.2cm.
double-edged tapering steel blade with central ridge, the ivory handle and scabbard inlaid with gold foliage design, the reverse of the scabbard in leather 

Condition

In good condition, with slight cracking on the ivory, dirt in the inlay, light abrasion and oxidation along the the blade, 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."

Catalogue Note

inscriptions On the handle incised and inlaid with gold:
‘Its owner Muhammad, the work of ‘Abdullah Kubachi, the year 1303 (1885-86)’

On the blade: a word, possibly ‘Hasan’