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A steel-hilted sword (talwar) with a gold-overlaid blade signed Muhammad al-Imami, India, 18th Century
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gold overlay and steel
the fine curved watered steel blade decorated the full length with gold-overlaid inscriptions inside cartouches and foliate scroll bands, the talwar hilt with baluster grip, broad crossguard, elongated forte and disc pommel decorated with gold-overlaid oval medallions enclosing poppy flowers on a matted gold ground
Condition
In good condition, some rubbing to gold overlay on blade and 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
On one side: Qur’an, chapter XLVIII (al-Fath) verses 1- part of 3.
The Basmala and; ‘What God Wills’
The inscriptions in two small cartouches: undeciphered.
On the other side: Qur’an, chapter XLVIII (al-Fath) verses part of 3-part of 5.
The nada ‘ali quatrain and signed as:
‘Work of the one needy of God, Muhammad al-Imami’
On one side: Qur’an, chapter XLVIII (al-Fath) verses 1- part of 3.
The Basmala and; ‘What God Wills’
The inscriptions in two small cartouches: undeciphered.
On the other side: Qur’an, chapter XLVIII (al-Fath) verses part of 3-part of 5.
The nada ‘ali quatrain and signed as:
‘Work of the one needy of God, Muhammad al-Imami’