A GOLD-OVERLAID SWORD (KILIJ)

Lot 136
27.10.2022 10:00UTC +00:00
Classic
Starting price
£ 12 000
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationUnited Kingdom, London
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ID 828591
Lot 136 | A GOLD-OVERLAID SWORD (KILIJ)
Estimate value
£ 12 000 – 18 000
A GOLD-OVERLAID SWORD (KILIJ)

THE BLADE SIGNED BY MURAD IBN KHUSHQADAM (HOŞQADAM), OTTOMAN TURKEY, 16TH CENTURY

The single-edged curving watered steel blade double-edged at the tip, one side overlaid in floral designs, arabesques and an inscription, watered steel cross-guard, the hilt with plain walrus ivory grips, the blade rubbed with most gold missing

36 7/8in. (93.5cm.) long





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Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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