14th Nov, 2023 10:00

AUTUMN VIRTUAL FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR AUCTION

 
Lot 86
 

86

A FINE LATE 18TH CENTURY OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY PERSIAN KARD

24cm wootz damascus blade finely chiselled with scrolling foliage and flower heads within a fine gold koftgari border at the forte, fine tram line chiselled back edge with a gold highlighted foliate flourish at the base, characteristic hilt finely chiselled to either side of the collar with a falcon killing its prey, the straps chiselled to one side with a column of wild beasts attacking their prey amidst scrolling vines, the other strap decorated with scrolling vines and flower heads, two-piece riveted walrus grips. Two small chips to the edge of the blade.

Sold for £2,400


 

24cm wootz damascus blade finely chiselled with scrolling foliage and flower heads within a fine gold koftgari border at the forte, fine tram line chiselled back edge with a gold highlighted foliate flourish at the base, characteristic hilt finely chiselled to either side of the collar with a falcon killing its prey, the straps chiselled to one side with a column of wild beasts attacking their prey amidst scrolling vines, the other strap decorated with scrolling vines and flower heads, two-piece riveted walrus grips. Two small chips to the edge of the blade.

Auction: AUTUMN VIRTUAL FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR AUCTION, 14th Nov, 2023

FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR 

NOVEMBER 14TH & 15TH 2023 FROM 10AM

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