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Unknown — A Fine Watered Steel Blade, Probably Persia, 17th or 18th Century
Unknown

A Fine Watered Steel Blade, Probably Persia, 17th or 18th Century

A fine watered steel blade, likely of Persian origin from the 17th or 18th century. The piece demonstrates the exceptional metallurgical skill and artistry of Islamic weaponsmiths.

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Splendour: The Philippe Missillier Collection of Islamic & Indian Arms and Armour

April 29, 2025

Estimate: $7,000$10,000

Lot 84

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Unknown, A Fine Watered Steel Blade, Probably Persia, 17th or 18th Century

A fine watered steel blade, likely of Persian origin from the 17th or 18th century. The piece demonstrates the exceptional metallurgical skill and artistry of Islamic weaponsmiths.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Watered Steel, Steel, Blade, Islamic, Metalwork, Persian, Steel Blade, Craftsmanship, Weaponry, Persia, Pattern, 18th Century, 17th Century

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art