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1st March 2008, 03:15 AM
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It does have a number of Indian features.....the zoomorphic hilt looks ....to me ...like a stylised shark (the triangular teeth, pointed 'nose' and shape of the jaw.)
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1st March 2008, 04:37 AM
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An interesting piece indeed !  Oh yes, welcome new member !!
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2nd March 2008, 03:00 AM
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I would place it as from South India and rhino horn. However, it may be late 19th or early 20th century.
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2nd March 2008, 09:13 AM
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Patina of the rhino
The patina of the rhino indicates it is several hundred years old.
Maybe later fitted? Regards, Hielke |
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2nd March 2008, 09:30 AM
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Rhino Hilt
Battara: if I have your e-mailaddress I can mail you one or two high resolution pictures or maybe there is another way to pass high resolution pictures.
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2nd March 2008, 05:55 PM
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Hi there,
My 2 Pence, The blade looks like it is from a more traditional bichwa: http://www.oriental-arms.co.il/item.php?id=2089 Very nice piece. Bally |
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2nd March 2008, 09:36 PM
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