Two pairs of Ottoman steel Calligrapher's Scissors
Turkey, 19th Century
Turkey, 19th Century
each damascened in gold with undulating leafy vines, one with calligraphic holders
25 cm. long max.(2)
25 cm. long max.(2)
Estimate:
£2,000 - 3,000
€2,400 - 3,600
US$ 3,000 - 4,600
€2,400 - 3,600
US$ 3,000 - 4,600
Footnotes
- The inscriptions on the handles in mirror form read: 'O the Opener [of all doors]!'.
Category: Islamic and Oriental Art / Islamic and Indian Art
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