the double-edged, curved, watered-steel blade with central ridge, both sides with carved inscriptive cartouche near chape and gold-overlaid smaller cartouche along ridge, with carved I-shaped lapis-lazuli hilt 

In good general condition, the blade with minor pitting and minor oxidisation, some abrasion near tip, original gold overlay on larger cartouche almost completely rubbed off, only traces remaining, the smaller cartouche with most of gold-overlay intact, only slightly missing at external edges, the lapis-lazuli hilt with very small chip near top edge, beautiful colour, 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."

inscriptions

In gold:
Invocations to God: ‘O Ever-yearning!  O Ever-bestowing! O Ever-Requiting! O Proof!’
In silver:
Qur’an, chapter CX (al-Nasr).