Khayber

[mahratt]

Originally Posted by ALEX

Mahratt, the chasing has some strong Indian influence, but why are you ruling Afganistan out? It still does fit Afghani profile.

In my very personal opinion the shape of the blade is 100% afghan. But the hilt and scabbards parts are not common for
Afghanistan. I'm very interested to hear any ideas from you where it could be done (if in India in which region)? As well
it's not in afghan traditions to make a tugra on the blade (by the way could you be so kind to give me an idea about what
does this inscription means).
Looking forward to hear from you

[Jens Nordlunde]

What did Oriental Arms write about it?

[mahratt]

Originally Posted by Jens Nordlunde

What did Oriental Arms write about it?

The blade of this Khyber sword is marked with gold inlay (Dot inlay) stamp with a maker sign and the date 1220 (1805 in the Gregorian Calendar). Blade length 23 inches. The handle as well as the scabbard fittings are made of beautifully chased copper, with traces of old gilding. Original leather cover of the scabbard. Total length 30 1/2 inches. Very good plus condition.


http://www.oriental-arms.com/item.php?id=2788

[Dom]

Originally Posted by mahratt

The blade of this Khyber sword is marked with gold inlay (Dot inlay) stamp with a maker sign and the date 1220 (1805 in the Gregorian Calendar).
http://www.oriental-arms.com/item.php?id=2788

Hi "mahratt"
with the risk to temperate your pleasure
I have some comments about the digits translation's

- if they is no doubt about the digit 1 (one) and 3 (three)
- I'm curious to know where have been read the digit 0 (zero) ??
- the fourth digit, if it's a digit, might be (under reserve) 4 (four)

according with me, I thought that it's a (rudimentary) "magic square" and not a datation

a name has been translated; AL GUERI, name without meaning

sorry to be touchy, but I like the precision

all the best

à +

Dom

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I MUST CORRECT my post on above, I'm WRONG

I found strange that "Artzi" could provide some precision
(I respect their real professionalism) without basic

I examined more acutely the picture ... and I found the date
hope so that "Artzi" will accept my apologizes

with my best regards
Dom

[mahratt]

Thanks, Dom! Could the inscription AL GUERI be the name of the owner of Khyber?

[Dom]

Originally Posted by mahratt

Thanks, Dom! Could the inscription AL GUERI be the name of the owner of Khyber?

don't mention
- name for the owner or the blacksmith ??
very good the question ...
as per as no more mention ... only God knows

à +

Dom

[mahratt]

Originally Posted by Dom

don't mention
- name for the owner or the blacksmith ??
very good the question ...
as per as no more mention ... only God knows

à +

Dom

Thank you very much, Dom!