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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th July 2006, 06:06 AM
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Posted By athena
The leather looks good, while the crafts is a bit...

The leather looks good, while the crafts is a bit rough.

Here is a leather hemlet I picked up.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th July 2006, 03:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,999
Posted By athena
Talking of harness, I have a piece that can...

Talking of harness, I have a piece that can nearly be affirmed is Tibetan harness. The piece is one of a set, whole set includes three. See the first pic. The other pics are from Metropolis Museums. ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th July 2006, 06:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,999
Posted By athena
Well, how about this one?

Well, how about this one?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th July 2006, 04:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,999
Posted By athena
Are these swords hooks?

Recently picked up, might be swords hooks. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th June 2006, 02:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,230
Posted By athena
Longquan is close to our hometown.

Longquan is close to our hometown.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th June 2006, 10:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,230
Posted By athena
RSWORD Here are patterns I've seen on...

RSWORD

Here are patterns I've seen on Tibetan blade, I also think that in times past these patterns had to have held some artistic merit along with representation of the smiths skill.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th June 2006, 03:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,230
Posted By athena
Pattern of forging

There are some well-known patterns, such as horse-teeth, round cloud, twistcore, etc. And there are more patterns on Tibetan blade, I even cannot call the name. How do you think of them?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th May 2006, 03:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,949
Posted By athena
Who win the auction?

It seems a guy win at the last second?

Would like to see detailed pictures but there is empty. :confused:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th May 2006, 03:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,891
Posted By athena
Three hundred to four hundred years old, I think....

Three hundred to four hundred years old, I think. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th May 2006, 12:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,891
Posted By athena
sword hook

Two pairs of sword hook
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th May 2006, 04:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,385
Posted By athena
How about this long sword blade?

:confused:

I'm asking this for a friend. The blade might be Middle East or European? But it is later matched with Chinese fittings. Blade length 74 cm. What do you think of it? Is it worth...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th May 2006, 04:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,118
Posted By athena
In long blade, twisting is common. And the twist...

In long blade, twisting is common. And the twist may change along with time.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th May 2006, 03:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 28,712
Posted By athena
Here is an example: Blade shape is similar to...

Here is an example:
Blade shape is similar to bronze sword of Zhou Dyn.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th May 2006, 12:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,234
Posted By athena
Unhappy :mad: Bad news! What a pity!

:mad:

Bad news! What a pity!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th May 2006, 04:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 24,005
Posted By athena
Well, these two don't look like Chinese. I...

Well, these two don't look like Chinese.

I have a large variation of Chinese arms, but haven't seen such design. Other people, like Japanese also love crane deeply, they may be from other...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd May 2006, 04:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,025
Posted By athena
Thanks everyone! I guessed it was Russian before....

Thanks everyone! I guessed it was Russian before. I never imagine it could be Ethiopia, as Ethiopia is so far away. Unfortunately, I didn't buy this sword, and don't have more pictures.

Could...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th April 2006, 05:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,025
Posted By athena
Question Hello, everyone, help me with these?

Hi all,

A friend of mine recommand this forum to me. I'm glad that many knowledgable people contribute here.

There are two blades that I have no idea and would like your opinons: which country,...
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