Yataghan inscription for translation

Valjhun · 27th May 2020, 01:03 PM

I've bought that yataghan recently.

It is inscribed, but I can figure out only the date, wich should be 1238 AH - 1822 or 1823 AD.

Can anybody translate the islamic script on the back of the blade?

Thank you.

Kubur · 27th May 2020, 02:29 PM

This one is Greek to me (I'm serious)

I love your pipes, I have a couple myself!

Battara · 27th May 2020, 05:06 PM

Greek with Arabic script?

TVV · 27th May 2020, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Greek with Arabic script?

When we say Greek for a yataghan, we refer to a geographic area roughly corresponding to modern Greece. It does not necessarily mean that the yataghan was made or used by an ethnic Greek, just that the form and decorative style and techniques are typical of that part of the Balkans. Prior to 1821 all of Greece was part of the Ottoman Empire, and even after the independence many areas of what is now Greece remained in the empire until the early 20th century. The Arabic script is therefore not at all surprising, and most probably in Turkish.

kwiatek · 29th May 2020, 11:58 PM

It has a date

sene 1237

“Year 1237 (1821-22)”

And the names of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus and their dog:

“Yamliha, Maksalina, Mislina, Marnush, Dabarnush, Shazanush, Kafashtatayyush, Qitmir”

Valjhun · 30th May 2020, 12:47 AM

Great Job Kwiatek!!!

Thank you!

kwiatek · 30th May 2020, 09:31 AM

Pleasure! I see from old posts you have other yataghans. I can help you with these inscriptions too

Valjhun · 30th May 2020, 10:40 AM

Dear Kwiatek! It would be great! Feel free to respond to the older threads. Thank you!

mariusgmioc · 30th May 2020, 10:43 AM

Congratulations for this beautiful piece!

I would also say it may come from the Greek area...

Kwiatek... YOU ARE A TREASURE!

27th May 2020, 01:03 PM	#1
Valjhun Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 692	Yataghan inscription for translation I've bought that yataghan recently. It is inscribed, but I can figure out only the date, wich should be 1238 AH - 1822 or 1823 AD. Can anybody translate the islamic script on the back of the blade? Thank you. Attached Images

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Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	This one is Greek to me (I'm serious) I love your pipes, I have a couple myself!

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Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,229	Greek with Arabic script?

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kwiatek Member Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 153	It has a date sene 1237 “Year 1237 (1821-22)” And the names of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus and their dog: “Yamliha, Maksalina, Mislina, Marnush, Dabarnush, Shazanush, Kafashtatayyush, Qitmir”

30th May 2020, 12:47 AM	#6
Valjhun Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 692	Great Job Kwiatek!!! Thank you!

30th May 2020, 09:31 AM	#7
kwiatek Member Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 153	Pleasure! I see from old posts you have other yataghans. I can help you with these inscriptions too

30th May 2020, 10:40 AM	#8
Valjhun Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 692	Dear Kwiatek! It would be great! Feel free to respond to the older threads. Thank you!

30th May 2020, 10:43 AM	#9
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,903	Congratulations for this beautiful piece! I would also say it may come from the Greek area... Kwiatek... YOU ARE A TREASURE!