Kindjal help needed - origin and translation

levani · 20th September 2007, 12:58 PM

hi,

place of origin of this beautiful kinjal is Georgia. blademark is georgian masters as well, but master could be persian, armenian, dagestan and etc. ... who knows what nationality

rand · 20th September 2007, 08:54 PM

Am in agreement with Levani about this kindjal originating from Georgia, the stylized birds head at the end of the decoration bordering the writing on the blade is commenly seen on Georgian architecture and a popular motif for decoration on their arms.

The Islamic calligraphy suggests a, Ottoman or Persian owner, a translation will help identifying that more clearly.

The calligraphy if of high quality with a circular vegetal motif interwoven amongst the script, a style more commen for an earlier time period. Believe Georgia was part of the Russian Empire when this dagger was made and primarily a Christian country. If memory serves the first Christian church was is in its close neighbor Armenia.

Can you tell me what is covering the rivets holding the grip scales on the tang?

rand

fernando · 20th September 2007, 09:26 PM

Very nice piece.

20th September 2007, 12:58 PM	#1
levani Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 28	georgian hi, place of origin of this beautiful kinjal is Georgia. blademark is georgian masters as well, but master could be persian, armenian, dagestan and etc. ... who knows what nationality

20th September 2007, 08:54 PM	#2
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 539	Georgian Am in agreement with Levani about this kindjal originating from Georgia, the stylized birds head at the end of the decoration bordering the writing on the blade is commenly seen on Georgian architecture and a popular motif for decoration on their arms. The Islamic calligraphy suggests a, Ottoman or Persian owner, a translation will help identifying that more clearly. The calligraphy if of high quality with a circular vegetal motif interwoven amongst the script, a style more commen for an earlier time period. Believe Georgia was part of the Russian Empire when this dagger was made and primarily a Christian country. If memory serves the first Christian church was is in its close neighbor Armenia. Can you tell me what is covering the rivets holding the grip scales on the tang? rand Last edited by rand; 21st September 2007 at 12:05 AM.

20th September 2007, 09:26 PM	#3
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Very nice piece.