Kilij with square kufic inscriptions

rand · 12th August 2007, 07:34 PM

Hi Battara,

The kilij at start of thread is all gold inlay, its type of channel cut with gold pressed into it.

The use of koftgari did become more popular in the 13th-14th centuries when certain alloys were in short suppy, especially silver. This change is reflected on brass/bronze metalware of that period.

As far as Suleymans sword posted above I have no idea what type of gold application was done, but we can assume price was no object. Would be very interesting to find out the answer to your question.

Thanks,

rand

12th August 2007, 07:34 PM	#11
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 539	Gold Inlay Hi Battara, The kilij at start of thread is all gold inlay, its type of channel cut with gold pressed into it. The use of koftgari did become more popular in the 13th-14th centuries when certain alloys were in short suppy, especially silver. This change is reflected on brass/bronze metalware of that period. As far as Suleymans sword posted above I have no idea what type of gold application was done, but we can assume price was no object. Would be very interesting to find out the answer to your question. Thanks, rand