Four small bichaq knives, Uzbekistan, Bukhara, 19th century
Straight single-edged blade, damascus steel, guilloche hilt and bolster with niello decoration of palmettes continuing on the handle silk set with turquoise forming a flaked decoration. A frieze of pink glass cabochons underlines the bolster.
Length : from 24,5 cm to 26 cm
Traces of wear and tear, small missing pieces.

Four Tiny Knives Bishaq, Uzbekistan, Bukhara, 19th century 

Collection of an amateur (lots 93 to 119).
Live Friday 10 February 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 108

Four small bichaq knives, Uzbekistan, Bukhara, 19th century Straight single-edged blade, damascus steel, guilloche hilt and bolster with niello decoration of palmettes continuing on the handle silk set with turquoise forming a flaked decoration. A frieze of pink glass cabochons underlines the bolster. Length : from 24,5 cm to 26 cm Traces of wear and tear, small missing pieces. Four Tiny Knives Bishaq, Uzbekistan, Bukhara, 19th century Collection of an amateur (lots 93 to 119).

Estimate
€400 - €600
Result
€5,760
Buyer's premium
28%
Four small bichaq knives, Uzbekistan, Bukhara, 19th century Straight single-edged blade, damascus steel, guilloche hilt and bolster with niello decoration of palmettes continuing on the handle silk set with turquoise forming a flaked decoration. A frieze of pink glass cabochons underlines the bolster. Length : from 24,5 cm to 26 cm Traces of wear and tear, small missing pieces. Four Tiny Knives Bishaq, Uzbekistan, Bukhara, 19th century Collection of an amateur (lots 93 to 119).
Sale Friday 10 February 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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