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20th July 2006, 09:07 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Greenville, NC
Posts: 1,857
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Curious about a Kard
I am really intrigued by this unusual kard dagger I recently acquired. The blade is superb. The fittings are of average quality except for some of the wire work.
I am curious where this one is from??? The dress looks just a little Cretan or Greek, except for the chape which looks typically Central Asian. The quality of the blade suggests Persian work. So, at the moment I am leaning towards a Central Asian origin, maybe Turkmen?? ....so I am open to any opinions on the origin of this piece!!  Thanks in advance for any input. |
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21st July 2006, 02:05 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Chania Crete Greece
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Hallo Charles,
To me it does not seem to have any Greek or Cretan influence. |
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21st July 2006, 10:00 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 190
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Certainly has Central Asian affinities but is N. Indian work.
Ham |
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21st July 2006, 06:27 PM
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EAAF Staff
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Louisville, KY
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I'm more inclined with Ham in the silverwork being North Indian.
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