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31st January 2021, 04:13 PM | #1 |
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Looking for translation assistance on large Indian sword
This is a very large Indian sword with a circular stamp near the handle. There appears to be a symbol in the stamp but I believe there may also be some numerals or other script around the symbol. Any information on the markings or possible translation if there are numerals or script is much appreciated.
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31st January 2021, 05:59 PM | #2 |
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Looks like a form of trisula, very Hindu.
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3rd February 2021, 03:16 PM | #3 |
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I agree with Battara that it is a trisula (trident). The Trident stamp was used by quite a few Rajput states, and is often accompanied with the name of the Maharajah. Robert Elgood identifies several examples with trisula stamps in various formats and styles, but none of the readable and identifiable markings match the style and format of your marking Rick. The only one I could find in the Jodhpur catalogue that resembles yours (p.359), with the splayed trident, reads 'Shri Mataji' (revered goddess) under the trident. Your inscription is rubbed, and my devangari isn't proficient, but yours looks to say the same. The hilt type is also very similar. Robert dates the blade late 18th, and the hilt late 19th, early 20thC from Udaipur.
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3rd February 2021, 04:20 PM | #4 |
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Beautiful blade and I wouldn't be very surprised if it were wootz.
Of course I would check it for wootz but Kubur would probably say I'm obsessed with it... (and he would probably be right ). |
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8th February 2021, 02:25 AM | #7 |
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Beyaautiful piece!
Is this sharpened on the inside edge? If so, is this a soussan pattah? If yes to both questions, do soussan pattah ever have more slender blades that are truly recurve (and bend back up after the initial downward sweep? |
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