Forum: European Armoury
24th February 2020, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 22,907
Roman Dagger Restoration
Here is the ARTICLE LINK (https://www.yahoo.com/news/roman-dagger-restored-germany-145411683.html) that allegedly shows before and after photos of a relic Roman dagger. The found relic looked like a...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd February 2020, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 27,427
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
16th February 2020, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 11,857
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Forum: European Armoury
13th February 2020, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 19,022
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th February 2020, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 73,831
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th February 2020, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 26,345
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th February 2020, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 27,427
Good point, Marius, Totally agree with you.
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Good point, Marius, Totally agree with you.
Here's another vintage/modern Uzbek knife produced in Shahrihon region.
Kwiatek, please correct me if I am wrong, the inscriptions on the blade and...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th February 2020, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 26,345
Jens, here is the answer: there are two poppy...
Jens, here is the answer: there are two poppy plants swaying on long, slender stems emphasizing the chape's vertical form. Among them, there are bristling buds, floating clouds and 2 plumb...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th February 2020, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 27,427
Thank You, Kwiatek
This confirms the scabbard...
Thank You, Kwiatek
This confirms the scabbard was made in Uzbekistan, as I was told it was made by a local Uzbek master, who's not native Arabic speaker of course.
The knife was also made by the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th February 2020, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 27,427
I agree, this knife was made to look in Uzbek...
I agree, this knife was made to look in Uzbek style. The only blade is not of Uzbek form, and this only feature makes it non-ethnographic.
Marius, would you agree if the blade be of proper pchak...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th February 2020, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 27,427
Mahratt, Thanks! This crossed my mind also....
Mahratt, Thanks! This crossed my mind also. Mechanically, the blade does look Indian, although tiger-eye/raindrop are more common Indian patterns, and this one is more 'ladder-oriented'. The shape of...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th February 2020, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 27,427
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th February 2020, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 27,427
New/Modern Uzbek Pchak
Here is newly made Uzbek knife (pchak). I suspect some parts being shipped from other regions, like walrus handle is most certainly from Russia, the blade could also be from elsewhere (India?), the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th January 2020, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 73,831
This is quite possible. These white spots are...
This is quite possible. These white spots are result of overheating, either during or after forging. They become permanent part of wootz structure/pattern and once they're formed there is no way to...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th January 2020, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 9,010
Eftihis,
What a nice complete example! I agree...
Eftihis,
What a nice complete example! I agree with your observations and assessment of this Ottoman shamshir with Persian blade. There are 3 punch marks on the scabbard next to the inscription. I...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th January 2020, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 34,017
Yes, a classical Ottoman Kard and 19th Century....
Yes, a classical Ottoman Kard and 19th Century. The handle is likely jade and the blade is wootz. The silver scabbard also has all elements of classical Ottoman design, the repose style, 'rings' near...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th December 2019, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 19,332
I disagree with your earlier comparison between...
I disagree with your earlier comparison between R. Elgood and K. Rivkin as well as the above comment. Both authors are experienced researchers in their field of study, and present valuable material...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th December 2019, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 26,345
Thanks Jens, Jim,
Jens, you're close with one...
Thanks Jens, Jim,
Jens, you're close with one element, but not exactly. I'll post the answer if noone guesses right. I think these minor details and the messages the makers and patrons of these...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th December 2019, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 23,770
I think Tula refers to Niello technique here....
I think Tula refers to Niello technique here. Niello is called Tula in many European countries as most Niello work in Europe was produced in Russia (in Moscow and Tula) from 18 to 19 Centuries....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th December 2019, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 26,345
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
5th December 2019, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 23,079
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
29th November 2019, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 12,318
Kwiatek,
Many thanks once again for...
Kwiatek,
Many thanks once again for translation. Its interesting to see one inscription looks older, most likely indicating several different owners during its lifetime. Below is another example...
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
27th November 2019, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 12,318
Kwiatek,
Thank you very much for translation!...
Kwiatek,
Thank you very much for translation! It is very helpful.
May I ask for another favor to translate the below inscription on another ewer below? They're usually dated but I do not see any...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd October 2019, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 15,688
Vilhelmsson, you do not have to change the...
Vilhelmsson, you do not have to change the handle. Some people are too quick posing their opinions as ultimate guides for everyone to follow. This is quite inconsiderate because it does not regard...
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
22nd July 2019, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,159
Yes, the last image is Ottoman hammam bowl...
Yes, the last image is Ottoman hammam bowl indeed. It combines Ottoman and Asian influences evidenced in mihrab and lotus flower designs. The former bowl has similar looking elements, so its easy to...
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