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IRAN, 18TH CENTURY
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A FINE GOLD-DAMASCENED WATERED-STEEL KARD
IRAN, 18TH CENTURY
With intricate rising foliate half palmette inscribed Nasr min Allah wa fath qarib ("help from God and victory near at hand") to the single-edged straight blade, floral scrolls and sprays to the ricasso and spine, walrus ivory grip intact, very fine watering
13 3/8in. (34cm.) long
IRAN, 18TH CENTURY
With intricate rising foliate half palmette inscribed Nasr min Allah wa fath qarib ("help from God and victory near at hand") to the single-edged straight blade, floral scrolls and sprays to the ricasso and spine, walrus ivory grip intact, very fine watering
13 3/8in. (34cm.) long
Provenance
Sotheby's, 14 October 1987, lot 215
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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