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Acquired by a friend of mine, we can't decide where it comes from, or it's age. Any comments appreciated, especially if anyone can read the Kufic style calligraphy on the blade. We suspect from the clipped point it comes from the southern Russian (Cossack?) areas near Turkey that were influenced by the Turks and Islamic weaponry. Thanks for any comments.
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Ah, well. Owner found an independent source of ID. Turns out the shamshir's got the Afghani royal crest on it, and on the other side is the master armorer’s mark in kufi calligraphy, with reference to Kabul. It was probably made during the reign of Nadir Shah 1929-1939. looks like only 100 were made...
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Maybe the thread should get moved to the ethnograhic section to get some more response!?
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Also have someone telling me it's more likey from the 1890's... If Fernando can move it... |
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From your poor quality pictures I can read;کار خانه کابل Kar Khanah e Kabul, 1312. I did not see the seal maybe it is there.
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Thanks, that is 1895 in our calendar. I'll have him send me better photos when it arrives. the photo was resized from an auction house pic.
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