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Tim Simmons · 12th March 2006, 10:28 PM

I think this is most definitely Sudanese, but is it from the Mahdi period, I do not think so, it is also possible that these could be bazaar pieces from Egypt from the late 19th cent. When the etching is compered to sure Mahdist pieces these lack a certain vitality. Just my feelings. Tim

12th March 2006, 10:28 PM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,841	I think this is most definitely Sudanese, but is it from the Mahdi period, I do not think so, it is also possible that these could be bazaar pieces from Egypt from the late 19th cent. When the etching is compered to sure Mahdist pieces these lack a certain vitality. Just my feelings. Tim