Lot Essay
The inscription here comprises phrases from Sa'di's Gulistan.
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IRAN, 17TH CENTURY OR LATER
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A SAFAVID CUT STEEL ARMGUARD (BAZUBAND)
IRAN, 17TH CENTURY OR LATER
Of typical form, the main panel decorated with three cut calligraphic cartouches, the border with a band of alternating long and quatrefoil cartouches, the former with flowerheads and the latter with further calligraphy, remains of gold damascening, with chain mail attaching two further minor panels decorated with moulded fluting, the edge with further damascening, with three buckles, losses to gold damascening
13½in. (34cm.) long
IRAN, 17TH CENTURY OR LATER
Of typical form, the main panel decorated with three cut calligraphic cartouches, the border with a band of alternating long and quatrefoil cartouches, the former with flowerheads and the latter with further calligraphy, remains of gold damascening, with chain mail attaching two further minor panels decorated with moulded fluting, the edge with further damascening, with three buckles, losses to gold damascening
13½in. (34cm.) long
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