A Mughal jade-hilted Sword
India, 17th Century and later
India, 17th Century and later
the dark green jade hilt with roundel pommel, carved in relief with floral motifs, the gilt-copper quillons engraved with fine floral decoration, with slender, curved watered steel blade, the cloth-covered wood scabbard with gilt-copper fittings decorated ensuite
98 cm. long(2)
98 cm. long(2)
Estimate:
£20,000 - 30,000
€23,000 - 35,000
US$ 30,000 - 45,000
€23,000 - 35,000
US$ 30,000 - 45,000
Footnotes
- Sotheby's, Arts of the Islamic World, October 2009, lot 157.
Category: Islamic and Oriental Art / Islamic and Indian Art
Auction terms and conditions
Contacts
Oliver White
Bonhams
Work
101 New Bond Street
London,
W1S 1SR
United Kingdom
WorkTel:
+44 20 7468 8303
FaxFax: +44 20 7468 8283
Auction Administration
-
Islamic and Indian Art