A Persian Peshkabz for comment and help with translation

ariel · 18th December 2022, 08:45 PM

I wouldn't hesitate to date it 18th or even earlier century.
Excellent! Santa came earlier than expected:-)

David · 18th December 2022, 10:29 PM

Not my area of collections, but that sure is pretty!

Battara · 18th December 2022, 11:07 PM

The chiseling is magnificent!

ariel · 19th December 2022, 03:42 AM

Both “cheeks” of the handle were made from secondary dentin. It means that the walrus tooth was extremely large and the master could afford using only the most esthetically pleasing part of it.
Consequently, the original buyer could afford paying a lot of money.
I am sure the new owner also paid through the nose, but it was worth every penny.

An exceedingly rare find, congratulations!

mahratt · 19th December 2022, 08:32 AM

Congratulations GePi! Beautiful pesh-kabz.
This is verse 255 of the second surah in the holy Quran, The Throne verse.
It is written in a very artistic calligraphy of thulth font.
Translation is:
"Allah! There is no god but He - the Living, The Self-subsisting, Eternal. No slumber can seize Him Nor Sleep. His are all things In the heavens and on earth. Who is there can intercede In His presence except As he permitteth? He knoweth What (appeareth to His creatures As) Before or After or Behind them. Nor shall they encompass Aught of his knowledge Except as He willeth. His throne doth extend Over the heavens And on earth, and He feeleth No fatigue in guarding And preserving them, For He is the Most High. The Supreme (in glory)."
[Surah al-Baqarah 2: 255]

ariel · 19th December 2022, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mahratt

"No slumber can seize Him Nor Sleep."
[Surah al-Baqarah 2: 255]

There are many stories and verses in the Koran influenced by the Bible. Here is one original:

“Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep”

Psalm 121.

18th December 2022, 08:45 PM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	I wouldn't hesitate to date it 18th or even earlier century. Excellent! Santa came earlier than expected:-)

18th December 2022, 10:29 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,218	Not my area of collections, but that sure is pretty!

18th December 2022, 11:07 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	The chiseling is magnificent!

19th December 2022, 03:42 AM	#4
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Both “cheeks” of the handle were made from secondary dentin. It means that the walrus tooth was extremely large and the master could afford using only the most esthetically pleasing part of it. Consequently, the original buyer could afford paying a lot of money. I am sure the new owner also paid through the nose, but it was worth every penny. An exceedingly rare find, congratulations!

19th December 2022, 08:32 AM	#5
mahratt Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Russia Posts: 1,042	Congratulations GePi! Beautiful pesh-kabz. This is verse 255 of the second surah in the holy Quran, The Throne verse. It is written in a very artistic calligraphy of thulth font. Translation is: "Allah! There is no god but He - the Living, The Self-subsisting, Eternal. No slumber can seize Him Nor Sleep. His are all things In the heavens and on earth. Who is there can intercede In His presence except As he permitteth? He knoweth What (appeareth to His creatures As) Before or After or Behind them. Nor shall they encompass Aught of his knowledge Except as He willeth. His throne doth extend Over the heavens And on earth, and He feeleth No fatigue in guarding And preserving them, For He is the Most High. The Supreme (in glory)." [Surah al-Baqarah 2: 255]