A Qajar gold damascened steel dagger (kard) Persia, 18th/ 19th Century the single-edged watered-steel blade with gold damascened decoration consisting of quadrupeds surrounded by foliate motifs, a chiselled trefoil to the top of the spine, possibly later horn grips, the handle with bands of gold-damascened inscriptions between the grips 32.5 cm. long Footnotes: Inscriptions: to one side of the hilt, Qur'an, chapter CXII (al-Ikhlas); to the other side, Qur'an, chapter CVIII (al-Kawthar). Important Notice to Buyers Some countries, e.g., the US, prohibit or restrict the purchase by its citizens (wherever located) and/or the import of certain types of works of particular origins. As a convenience to buyers, Bonhams has marked with the symbol R all lots of Iranian (Persian), Syrian or Afghan origin. It is each buyer's responsibility to ensure that they do not bid on or import a lot in contravention of the sanctions or trade embargoes that apply to them. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: R R This lot is subject to import restrictions when shipped to the United States. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing