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A MugHAl STyle JAde-HIlTed dAggeR
India, 20th century
The gently curving steel blade with central spine, the curved jade grip
carved with flowering plants, the pommel in the form of three buds
issuing from open leaves, the foliate hand guard joined to the pommel
with further buds, the sheath with yellow textile cover and gold
damascened steel mounts.
39.5cm long

£1,500 - 2,000
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59 A qAJAR lAcqueR PeN BOx (qalamdan) ANd A TABRIz
NIellO SIlVeR BOx,
Persia, 19th century
The pen box of typical form decorated in polychrome and gilt with
European style decoration of landscapes and portraits; the niello
silver hinged box of oval section raised on four pierced feet with floral
sprays, makers stamps to base.
The pen box 23.8cm long; the box 18cm wide (2).
£600 - 800
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AN OTTOMAN STyle AMBeR ANd gOld NecklAce
An oval plaque decorated with Arabic inscription surrounded by a
border of gold filigree, suspended from a string of alternating amber
and gold beads.
41.5cm. long

£600 - 800
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A quR’AN FRAgMeNT
Timurid style, 20th century
In ink with gilt and colour details on paper, double-sided pages bound
in tooled and gilt leather covers.
24.7cm x 15cm

£200 - 300
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A quR’AN SecTION (SuRAT Al-ISSA)
Mamluk, 15th century
In ink with colour and gilt details, double-sided pages bound in gilt and
tooled leather covers.
25cm x 18.3cm
£600 - 800

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