9th July 2009, 10:27 PM | #31 |
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jens you are correct. That is what happens when I write things quickly and off the top of my head.
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10th July 2009, 02:13 PM | #32 |
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Gene,
In this case it is relatively easy. Visit museums, auction houses, and other places where you are likely to find the weapons you are interested in, Handle them if possible, but do remember their form and the decoration, At one point you will find weapons of which the provenience is without any doubt, pay special attention to these weapons and their decoration. Next time you see a weapon like that, compare it to the one you saw earlier, and see how many things they have in common. After some time you will be able to tell, but remember it takes time – I have collected for many years, and I am still learning. Jens |
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Thanks for the help, I do understand what you are saying, but I meant specifically in this case. The decoration on the scabbard mounts on all of these seems to follow the same basic form. I dont understand how you could differentiate between them enough to allocate specific separate locations to their manufacture? Hope that makes sense, thanks again. Gene |
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11th July 2009, 09:28 PM | #34 |
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Hi Gene,
Maybe this thread will explain, at least some of the mystery. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=Bhuj Jens |
12th July 2009, 07:25 PM | #35 | |
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Ahh, thanks Jens Nice Bhuj' by the way! We need a Bhuj thread, I always wonderd if they were used like a saddle axe or on foot? |
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12th July 2009, 09:23 PM | #36 |
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Your welcome - but I have thought, that it may be a good idea, if some of you made your own research, before going on the forum.
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LOL, behave, if you didn't enjoy showing-off your knowledge you wouldn't share it. We all enjoy it! I know I do on the forums where I'm a more 'senior source' Seriously though, thanks again. Gene |
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