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19th January 2021, 10:12 PM
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Elegant Bichaq with inscription for translation
Hello,
I also got this beautiful Bichaq. Because of the fuller work I think it was made around 1900 in the region of Trabzon, maybe in Surmene. The handle is made of black horn with mother-of-pearl inlays. The metal mountings are of nickel silver and the scabbard is covered with goat leather. There is an inscription on the back of the hilt, it would be great if someone can translate it  Total length: 31.5cm Without scabbard: 31.4cm (really  )Blade: 20.5cm Best Robin |
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21st January 2021, 08:41 PM
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Bump.
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21st January 2021, 08:47 PM
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I don't know why nobody respond to your thread!
 I think that you are correct, I also think that it is a Black Sea bichaq, a beautiful example, congrats. Can't help with the inscription, sorry. Regards, Detlef |
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21st January 2021, 10:33 PM
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Hi Robin, I cannot help with the translation but I believe you are correct with the description. Attached are two in my collection very similar.
-Geoff |
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22nd January 2021, 08:17 AM
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Location: Germany
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Hello Geoff,
quite good pieces and really similar to mine. I think these daggers are not very common, thanks for showing. |
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22nd January 2021, 02:14 PM
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It's a makers signature which I can't fully read (Surprise! Surprise!).
Amal (work of) Sai?? Regards Richard |
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