Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th December 2014, 11:30 PM
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bikaner markings
Very interesting subject to me,The quality of construction and design of these weapons I believe original Bikaner armoury weapons.
Jens
the first letter I don't know
The inscription I believe...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th December 2014, 12:25 AM
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axe
estcrh I cant be sure where my axe is from it could be a sudan copy of indo Persian? Posted another axe that is similar in construction to Krockew axe.Posted the two war hammers.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd December 2014, 12:30 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th July 2014, 12:12 PM
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I think the axe is Persian but at some point in...
I think the axe is Persian but at some point in time the Indians added the spike .I have many indian weapons with the hidden spike the one pictured is very crude and most likely not original to the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th July 2014, 12:39 AM
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Replies: 8
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another example
Qajar axe looks early 19th century, photo I posted late 19th century.I too would say ceremonial use but the axe pictured has concelled spike not sure if it was added later in time.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th January 2014, 11:12 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th January 2014, 11:10 PM
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dotted inscription 1
The image is in its correct position .Their are 5 letters J ? R Y P These are the letters the second symbol I don't Know.I have only translated the symbol to a letter If you were to read this in...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th January 2014, 10:56 PM
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3 digit symbol
The 3 digit symbol is 414 I have no idea what that means I could only guess
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th January 2014, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 9
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date
Thankyou for any information
I think the date inscription is easy to read 1742 in hindi or devengari I posted the devengari numbers.India has as many languages as states and over the century the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th December 2013, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 9,572
2nd mace need help with
2nd mace is also dated 1742 in hindi and has a dotted inscription 2 of the four symbols are the same as the first mace .
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th December 2013, 12:20 PM
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Indian mace
The inscription is on this massive two handed mace
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th December 2013, 11:16 PM
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Need help with Hindi translation
I think the first to inscriptions are hindi Date 1742,the dotted inscription just not sure what indian language ?
Thanks for any help
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th November 2013, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 4
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Tag at the museum only said late 18th century...
Tag at the museum only said late 18th century gave no info on region in india.I tend to disagree on the date I think mid 19th century I have only seen mine and the one at dehli museum.Also very large...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th November 2013, 01:11 AM
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Indian mace national Museum Dehli
I have only found one reference to this mace in the book arms and armour traditional weapons of india By Jaiwant Paul.Page 92, the mace that was pictured is in the nation museum in dehli india.I...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th July 2013, 02:30 PM
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Old indian sword Help with ring
early indian swords,first 3 picture museum india fourth pic from my collection.
The ring that is around the blade near the guard what is its purpose?The ring does move but will not go past the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th July 2013, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 7
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Antiques are not allowed out of the county,Dont...
Antiques are not allowed out of the county,Dont get caught with any type of stone artifact,small antiques can be packed in your suit case but any weapon I would mail out of the country .As a tourist...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd December 2012, 12:42 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th November 2012, 06:30 PM
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museum india
Hi jens
realy no other good pics,
They could not find the key to the room i dont think they have any email or printed info the weapons collection is small other items in museum 30 rifle/6 cannon/1...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th November 2012, 12:58 PM
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plaque
plaque for first group of swords
Have not made it to tribal meusum yet.
yes state museum had to wait 1 hour after it opened to see the arms room the guy with the door key was missing.
Would...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th November 2012, 12:48 AM
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Thankyou
Jens i do have some more pictures what are you looking for ?Itravel to india once a year so if i dont have it can get it.aug 2012 trip flew into new dehli main reason for my trip to see national...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th November 2012, 12:36 PM
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Bhubaneswar Museum
Central east india state orrisa small place but some interesting things
Some pictures from museum
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th November 2012, 12:15 PM
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scabbard
Thanks for the input
Scabbard shows age and use,well worn on one side quess where it was against the body ,nice brown oxidation color on brass plate and lots of digs and dents.If the wear on the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th November 2012, 01:21 AM
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thoughts on knife
I think late 19th century,quality blade but not high quality(wootz),i think the silver and gold decoration on blade add to the Knife,not sure what the handle is made of dont think its horn?/original...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th November 2012, 09:40 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th November 2012, 09:33 PM
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