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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th November 2024, 05:11 PM
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Views: 22,697
Posted By Kurt
Dimas New Book

Yesterday I received the 2nd volume of Dmitry Miloserdov's new book "Arms and armor of khanates Central Asia (Bukhara, Kokand, Khiva) of the late 18th - early 20th centuries". I have not had a chance...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th October 2024, 03:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,290
Posted By Kurt
Great recommendation and write-up. It truly is a...

Great recommendation and write-up. It truly is a unique exhibition, well worth visiting, and I second the advice to acquire and read the catalog beforehand. It is a rare opportunity to see a private...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th October 2022, 10:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,218
Posted By Kurt
similar object

Very similar sword ?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th January 2022, 08:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,642
Posted By Kurt
Good end to the discussion. Kurt

Good end to the discussion.
Kurt
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th December 2021, 05:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,060
Posted By Kurt
The jade parts of the handle originally belonged...

The jade parts of the handle originally belonged to hookah mouthpieces.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th November 2021, 04:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,429
Posted By Kurt
Here is an ebook from the exhibition

I found an ebook of the exhibition here.
Kurt
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th June 2021, 10:06 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 38,520
Posted By Kurt
Laminated Kindjal Blade

Here is an example of a Kindjal blade.
Kurt
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th May 2021, 05:10 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 90,137
Posted By Kurt
Thumbs up Hi Dimitry, good answer, I absolutely agree. ...

Hi Dimitry,
good answer, I absolutely agree.
Kurt
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th March 2021, 10:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,996
Posted By Kurt
Hi Nihl , Thanks for explanation and help. Am...

Hi Nihl ,
Thanks for explanation and help.
Am a little disappointed expected an owner.
But now I am informed.
Kurt
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th March 2021, 06:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,996
Posted By Kurt
Dear Jens , Many years ago when I bought the...

Dear Jens ,
Many years ago when I bought the Khanda I made a trip to Rajastan, there I showed the inscription to an Indian scholar, he translated Badur Singh. ????
Kurt
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th March 2021, 05:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,996
Posted By Kurt
Thanks Jens, a strange text. Kurt

Thanks Jens,
a strange text.
Kurt
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th March 2021, 12:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,996
Posted By Kurt
Hello members, can someone give me advice on...

Hello members,
can someone give me advice on who to turn to for a translation?
Thanks Kurt
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th March 2021, 10:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,996
Posted By Kurt
Khanda, a call for help on translation

Dear members, can someone translate this for me?
Best Kurt
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2021, 10:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,329
Posted By Kurt
Hi Ian , Maybe a prince? Or the owner's...

Hi Ian ,
Maybe a prince?
Or the owner's portrait?
One can only speculate there.
Kurt
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2021, 09:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,329
Posted By Kurt
Smile I suspect scabbard and gemstones were added...

I suspect scabbard and gemstones were added together in Turkey.
Best Kurt
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2021, 11:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,329
Posted By Kurt
Khandjar with a very similar motif.

Found photos of a Khandjar with a very similar motif.
The same craftsman?
Same workshop?
Best Kurt
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd February 2021, 09:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,329
Posted By Kurt
Similar motif

This dagger is shown in the catalog of the Museum Stibbert.
The only difference :
There are no roses in the basket.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2021, 11:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,329
Posted By Kurt
wootz pattern.

[QUOTE=mariusgmioc]Thank you Mahratt! :)

To my eyes looks definitely like Qajar 1250/1834 (or less likely 1205/1790), but I wanted to hear first other opinions as I wasn't very confident in my...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2021, 09:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,329
Posted By Kurt
Thanks Mahratt 1255 that would be = 1839

Thanks Mahratt
1255 that would be = 1839
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2021, 09:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,329
Posted By Kurt
Interesting guess ! Thanks Kurt

Interesting guess !
Thanks Kurt
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st February 2021, 09:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,329
Posted By Kurt
Question about a motif.

Can someone explain the motif on the back of the handle to me?
Kurt
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th April 2020, 12:40 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 96,417
Posted By Kurt
Age

Apparently I'm a grandpa collector !
am 79 and have been collecting oriental weapons for 50 years.
My contemporaries are getting fewer .
But collecting is still a joy.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th November 2019, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,699
Posted By Kurt
Hi Mahratt, I think 18 century. I'm sure it's...

Hi Mahratt,
I think 18 century.
I'm sure it's from wootz, it would be worth trying an etching.
Kurt
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th September 2019, 03:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 29,907
Posted By Kurt
New Book: "Edged Weapons of Afghanistan"

I had the honor of being one of the first to study this book. I was thrilled about this great work, what really convinced me . It was not old wisdom that was warmed up but the author reworked...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th August 2019, 09:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,837
Posted By Kurt
Hi Mahrat Your assessment is unfortunately...

Hi Mahrat
Your assessment is unfortunately correct.
Kurt
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