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Originally Posted by M ELEY
... I am truly fascinated by the details of these two swords, especially the decorations to the rayskin (?) grip....
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The key to their familiarity, no doubt Mark.
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... Still wonder if those puzzle-like pieces hold some clue to the origin ...
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A challenge to experts
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...What remains interesting to me is that there is also skilled decoration on the piece, as if there had been two makers? ...
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Like if it had a second life ? the later not so operational and more directed to ostentation ?
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... Could this sword have been re-worked in its life-time, with a newer bowl and supported quillons added... [/B]
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Or the decorations to the bowl also an addition to the original ?