Lot 352
- 352
A rare Mughal dagger (khanjar) with silver horse-head hilt and scabbard, probably Rajasthan, North India, 18th century
Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
the silver-hilt in the form of a horse's head with engraved parcel-gilt details, set with gemstone eyes and on harness, foliate scroll form cross-guard, the watered-steel blade with central ridge, the velvet covered wood-scabbard set with openwork mounts
Literature
R. Hales, Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour: A Lifetime's Passion, 2013, p.40, no.90.
Condition
In good general condition, the silver hilt with some scratches and rubbing to gilding, minor chip near top of head, stones in eyes possibly later replacements, the blade with some erosion and oxidisation, the scabbard a later replacement, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."