Lot 403
- 403
An Ottoman dagger (jambiya) with gilt-silver hilt and scabbard, Turkey, 18th century
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- steel, brass, wood
the slightly curved and wavy double-edged watered-steel blade with a hilt of waisted form carved in relief with floral motifs within a criss-cross designs on a punched ground, the forte with gilt-overlaid organic motifs, including split-palmettes and an inscription, the scabbard with en-suite decoration
Provenance
Ex-collection E. A. Christensen, Denmark
Literature
Ada Bruhn Hoffmeyer, Gammelt Jern, E. A. Christensens Vabensamling, 1968, cat. no. 273, pp.244-245, fig.60.
Condition
In good overall condition.The hilt and scabbard have some rubbing marks with minor losses. Minor gilt loss at the edges of the mid and lower section of the blade. Sections of the hilt dented and split, 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.
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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
inscriptions
The Bismillah in nasta’liq
The Bismillah in nasta’liq