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THE BLADE, IRAN, PROBABLY 18TH CENTURY; THE HILT AND SHEATH, INDIA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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AN IVORY-HILTED AND GEM-SET SWORD (SHAMSHIR)
THE BLADE, IRAN, PROBABLY 18TH CENTURY; THE HILT AND SHEATH, INDIA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The single-edged curved blade of elegantly watered steel with 'Prophet's ladder' pattern, one side with engraved cartouche comprising a partially rubbed inscription 'amal-e asadullah isfahani' (the work of Asadullah Isfahani), the curved ivory hilt with emerald and ruby-set gold upper finial, the sides and quillons covered with gold sheet, a band of gold wire above the quillons, with a red velvet covered wooden sheath, the three gold sheath mounts and chape set with emeralds and rubies in floral patterns, the blade with slight corrosion
38in. (96.5cm.) long
THE BLADE, IRAN, PROBABLY 18TH CENTURY; THE HILT AND SHEATH, INDIA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The single-edged curved blade of elegantly watered steel with 'Prophet's ladder' pattern, one side with engraved cartouche comprising a partially rubbed inscription 'amal-e asadullah isfahani' (the work of Asadullah Isfahani), the curved ivory hilt with emerald and ruby-set gold upper finial, the sides and quillons covered with gold sheet, a band of gold wire above the quillons, with a red velvet covered wooden sheath, the three gold sheath mounts and chape set with emeralds and rubies in floral patterns, the blade with slight corrosion
38in. (96.5cm.) long
注意事項
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.
榮譽呈獻
Sara Plumbly