26th Jun, 2024 11:00

Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
  Lot 22
 

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TWO PERSIAN DECORATED REFLEX COMPOSITE BOWS, QAJAR, 18TH/19TH CENTURY

each formed of wood, bone, and sinew, the first decorated over the majority of its surface with courtly hunting scenes in gilt polychrome, and a pair of tigers on each side of the grip, (small losses, early repairs); the second decorated over the greater part of its surface with flowers and foliage in gilt polychrome on a blackened ground (small losses and chips); the first: 73.0 cm (2)

Sold for £1,200


 

each formed of wood, bone, and sinew, the first decorated over the majority of its surface with courtly hunting scenes in gilt polychrome, and a pair of tigers on each side of the grip, (small losses, early repairs); the second decorated over the greater part of its surface with flowers and foliage in gilt polychrome on a blackened ground (small losses and chips); the first: 73.0 cm (2)

Auction: Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 26th Jun, 2024

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Sunday 23rd June: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Monday 24th June: 10:00am to 7.00pm
Tuesday 25th June: 10.00am to 5.00pm
AUCTION DAY: 26TH JUNE 2024, AT 11:00am

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