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SIGNED 'ALI AKBAR, IRAN, 18TH CENTURY
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A WALRUS IVORY HILTED DAGGER (KARD)
SIGNED 'ALI AKBAR, IRAN, 18TH CENTURY
Of typical form with a single edged watered-steel blade tapering to a fine point, the forte with cusped half-palmettes filled with gold scrolling floral vine, the base of the hilt with similar decoration, the spine of the hilt with a series of cusped cartouches containing floral sprays with traces of gilding, the flat side of the blade with a raised central ridge and a chain of three cusped palmettes and a floral spray, the upper part of the blade with a partly faded gold overlaid signature amal-e kamtarin 'Ali Akbar, minor dent to the tip of the blade
15¼in. (38.7cm.) long
SIGNED 'ALI AKBAR, IRAN, 18TH CENTURY
Of typical form with a single edged watered-steel blade tapering to a fine point, the forte with cusped half-palmettes filled with gold scrolling floral vine, the base of the hilt with similar decoration, the spine of the hilt with a series of cusped cartouches containing floral sprays with traces of gilding, the flat side of the blade with a raised central ridge and a chain of three cusped palmettes and a floral spray, the upper part of the blade with a partly faded gold overlaid signature amal-e kamtarin 'Ali Akbar, minor dent to the tip of the blade
15¼in. (38.7cm.) 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.
Sale room notice
Please note that the USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory over 100 years old may be imported into the USA.
Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining the required DNA analysis and confirmation of age for such shipments. An inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling a purchase.
Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining the required DNA analysis and confirmation of age for such shipments. An inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling a purchase.
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