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AN INDIAN SWORD WITH FIRANGI BLADE AND SCABBARD, 17TH/18TH CENTURY |
估價
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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描述
- steel
- 107.5cm.
the straight watered steel blade with a gilt parasol-shaped mark, the basket hilt decorated throughout with fine gilt interlacing scrolls, the later red velvet-covered scabbard with silver chape decorated with foliate designs
Condition
In generally good condition, minor rubbing and oxidation, minor losses to the gilding, 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."
拍品資料及來源
Inscriptions
Surah 61 (al-Saff), part of v.13, and the word Allah
'Help from God [and] a speedy victory, God'
The same parasol-shaped gilt impression is found on a Deccani sword in the Furusiyya Art Fundation (inv. no.R-708, B. Mohamed, The Arts of the Muslim Knight, Paris, 2008, p.89) and on a Mughal knife from the collection of Samuel Morse published in H. Ricketts, Splendeur des Armes Orientales, Paris, 1988, p.93, ill.149). A similar sword to the present example was sold in these rooms, 9 April 2008, lot 255.
Surah 61 (al-Saff), part of v.13, and the word Allah
'Help from God [and] a speedy victory, God'
The same parasol-shaped gilt impression is found on a Deccani sword in the Furusiyya Art Fundation (inv. no.R-708, B. Mohamed, The Arts of the Muslim Knight, Paris, 2008, p.89) and on a Mughal knife from the collection of Samuel Morse published in H. Ricketts, Splendeur des Armes Orientales, Paris, 1988, p.93, ill.149). A similar sword to the present example was sold in these rooms, 9 April 2008, lot 255.