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a moghul jade-hilted dagger (khanjar) with cloth-backed scabbard north india
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- a moghul jade-hilted dagger (khanjar) with cloth-backed scabbard
- Length: 14 3/4 in (37.5 cm)
Fine curved watered steel blade with central ridge and swollen tip, hilt of pale green stone with grey inclusions, pommel delicately rendered in the form of a horse's head with mane descending on one side, scroll quillons encasing an intricately carved iris flowerhead.
Condition
The double-edged blade now tarnished with some nicks to the edges. The jade in good condition but for a very small nick to the proper right ear. The colour of the jade is considerably deeper than the catalogue illustration with the horse head of a fine green rather than the almost white of the illustration.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.