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IRAN, MID 19TH CENTURY
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A QAJAR WALRUS IVORY-HILTED DAGGER (JAMBIYYA)
IRAN, MID 19TH CENTURY
The curved double-edged watered steel blade with reinforced point, top of blade outlined in gold and issuing palmettes which extend into a medial ridge on each side, one side of the waisted walrus ivory hilt carved in relief with the figure of a young prince standing in an exterior clutching a bouquet of flowers in his right hand, above and below a band of zig-zag motif with flowerheads in the interstices, the other side with another similarly carved young prince holding a bow and arrow, in brown leather sheath stamped with scrolling design and with small ivory chape, blade with small areas of pitting
13½in. (34.2cm.) long
IRAN, MID 19TH CENTURY
The curved double-edged watered steel blade with reinforced point, top of blade outlined in gold and issuing palmettes which extend into a medial ridge on each side, one side of the waisted walrus ivory hilt carved in relief with the figure of a young prince standing in an exterior clutching a bouquet of flowers in his right hand, above and below a band of zig-zag motif with flowerheads in the interstices, the other side with another similarly carved young prince holding a bow and arrow, in brown leather sheath stamped with scrolling design and with small ivory chape, blade with small areas of pitting
13½in. (34.2cm.) long
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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