THREE QAJAR IVORY-HILTED DAGGERS (KARDS)
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THREE QAJAR IVORY-HILTED DAGGERS (KARDS)

IRAN, 19TH CENTURY

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THREE QAJAR IVORY-HILTED DAGGERS (KARDS)
IRAN, 19TH CENTURY
Of typical shape, with straight single-edged blade, two watered-steel blades, the gold-damascened decoration with foliated scrollworks to the bolster and grip, two blades with engraved foliated motifs rising from the forte, one with fine inscriptions in thuluth script reserved against gold ground
14in. (35.5cm); 13¾in. (35cm.); 12 5/8in. (32cm.) long (3)
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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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