Lance head ?? Indo Persian? Seller stated African

katana · 29th August 2010, 12:16 AM

Hi Rick

,
I will try and get clearer close-ups and post them.

Using a loupe I have been checking the surface to clues for the type of construction ....and discovered, what I think, is small amounts of silver koftgari designs. Near impossible to photograph clearly but evidence of stripes, a chevron and circles with small rays (sun ?).

Now I have a problem, take the risk of removing the very old patina to reveal the remaining koftgari (good idea if a lot of it remains)....or leave as is ???

Regards David

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29th August 2010, 12:16 AM	#13
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi Rick , I will try and get clearer close-ups and post them. Using a loupe I have been checking the surface to clues for the type of construction ....and discovered, what I think, is small amounts of silver koftgari designs. Near impossible to photograph clearly but evidence of stripes, a chevron and circles with small rays (sun ?). Now I have a problem, take the risk of removing the very old patina to reveal the remaining koftgari (good idea if a lot of it remains)....or leave as is ??? Regards David