Sale 9481
London, South Kensington
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18 October 2002
Price realised
GBP 306
Estimate
A North-African wood and brass inlaid powder flask 19th Century of heart shape, the wood carved with panels of calligraphy and the brass inlay forming geometric scrolling patterns, the turned horn neck of plain decoration -- 8¾in. (22.2cm.) long; and a white metal sword, cast all over with geometric designs -- 38in. (96.5cm.) long, (slight lifting to brass inlay). See Illustrations. (2)
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