Unusual Arab Islamic African sword with inscription

RSWORD · 8th December 2010, 01:39 AM

I cleaned up the inscription area so that it is hopefully more legible now. I also got the best picture of an inscription on the leather on the handle.

I am surprised I haven't had more thoughts/comments about this piece. I would appreciate any thoughts about the cross cultural influences found in this piece. Also, the inscription has some interesting potential with the Sultan Ali Dinar reference.

8th December 2010, 01:39 AM	#8
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,086	I cleaned up the inscription area so that it is hopefully more legible now. I also got the best picture of an inscription on the leather on the handle. I am surprised I haven't had more thoughts/comments about this piece. I would appreciate any thoughts about the cross cultural influences found in this piece. Also, the inscription has some interesting potential with the Sultan Ali Dinar reference. Attached Images