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A Khanda Sword with later Talpur Inscription, India, Late 17th-18th Century
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
straight, lightly watered steel blade, the forte and back edge with raised crenellated decoration with palmette detailing, inlaid with silver inscription, hilt with rubbed gold koftgari work
Condition
In fair condition, pitting and patination, surface wear and abrasion, hilt almost bare of damascening, 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
The inscription in Urdu relates the sword's purchase by 'Abbas Salih Muhammad Khan Sahib from the armoury of Yar Muhammad Khan Sahib Bahadur. It is possible that this may have been the son of the Talpur ruler of Hyderabad of Sind, Mir Murad 'Ali.