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A Mughal silver-inlaid dagger (peshkabz) with moss agate hilt and scabbard, India, 17th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- jade, silver, velvet covered wood scabbard
the curved tapering watered-steel blade of peshkabz type with broad flattened back, inlaid with silver floral motifs at forte and cartouches containing inscriptions, the green hardstone hilt with faceted edges and round pommel, velvet-covered wood scabbard with silver-plated mounts
Exhibited
The Higgins Armory Museum, Worcester, MA, September-December 1994
Literature
O.S. Pinchot, Arms of the Paladins: the Richard R. Wagner Jr. Collection of Fine Eastern Weapons, Rhode Island, 2014, p.50, fig.3-108
Condition
In fairly good condition, the hilt with patches of oxidisation, associated discoloration and some abrasion, notably to tip, some of the silver inlay missing, re-soldered onto the hilt, the scabbard worn, losses to velvet due to rubbing and dents in mount, as viewed.
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"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
The names Allah, Muhammad, ‘Ali (on one side); Abu Bakr, ‘Umar, ‘Uthman and Haydar (i,e, ‘Ali) (on another side) and: ‘Shah Sri Sadafi His Holiness Junayd’ (unidentified).
The names Allah, Muhammad, ‘Ali (on one side); Abu Bakr, ‘Umar, ‘Uthman and Haydar (i,e, ‘Ali) (on another side) and: ‘Shah Sri Sadafi His Holiness Junayd’ (unidentified).