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A Mughal jade-hilted dagger (khanjar) with grape design, circa 1700, and scabbard, India, 19th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- jade and steel, vlevet covered wood scabbard
the jade hilt carved with bundles of grapes on vines, the gently curved, double-edged blade with watered-steel design and gold overlay floral design at forte, velvet-covered wood scabbard with mounts decorated with gold en-suite grape design
Literature
R. Hales, Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour: A Lifetime's Passion, London, 2013, p.18, no.42.
Condition
In good overall condition, minor encrustation around design on hilt, the blade with very minor oxidisation, some discoloration around gold-overlay area to forte of blade, the scabbard with rubbing and losses to velvet, as viewed.
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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."