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拍品 589
  • 589

An Ivory-hilted Pesh-Kabz with Turquoise-Set Silver Scabbard, Khyber Pass region and Central Asia, Early 19th Century

估價
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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描述

  • ivory, turquoise, silver, steel
the tapering watered-steel blade with broad flattened back and a pendant palmette, with ivory pistol-grip hilt, a band set with turquoise at the forte with finely engraved foliage, the intricately chiselled silver scabbard with fish scale motif and stylised foliate within palmettes, ensuite turquoise-set lock and chape comprising a honeycomb effect at the lock, a bulbous pommel

Condition

overall in good condition, the ivory with some scratches and discoloration near the base, a small number of turquoise missing, as viewed.
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