25th December 2019, 10:49 PM | #1 |
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Kard but from where
I got this wootz kard recently. The T-spined blade has about 27 cm (11").
It was advertised as Persian or Bukharan kard. However, I believe it has some unmistakeable Ottoman features. So what do you think?! |
25th December 2019, 11:13 PM | #2 |
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I’ve seen this sold several years ago. Without a doubt I lean towards Ottoman by the end of the scabbard and the hilt.
Both Persians and Ottomans used walrus ivory and both used scabbards like this. A really nice piece, congratulations. |
26th December 2019, 12:24 AM | #3 |
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the coiled wire seam on the scabbard as well as the tip scream Turkish.
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26th December 2019, 01:11 AM | #4 |
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Good point Kronckew. This scabbard looks very Ottoman to me.
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26th December 2019, 07:01 AM | #5 |
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Hello Marius
I think you're absolutely right. This is not Persia and moreover it is not Bukhara. My opinion is a very good Ottoman kard. My congratulations |
26th December 2019, 08:44 AM | #6 |
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Thank you guys for your oppinions!
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26th December 2019, 05:14 PM | #7 |
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Another question for me: were the turquoise stones originally held in place by gold settings? There seem to be round discoloration on the ivory around the turquoise stones.
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there are no traces of gold anywhere; there are no visible grooves where the gold would have been inserted; gold mountings on hilts are more an Indian trait, not Ottoman. |
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27th December 2019, 04:57 AM | #9 |
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Well I'll agree that kundun technique is unique to India. But I have seen silver and gold mounts for Ottoman gems (and even for glass look alikes).
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