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18th December 2014, 06:38 PM
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An Indian Sword with a Causcasian Blade
Most of you know my interest in cross cultural weapons from throughout the Islamic world. This one is one of both quality and elegant beauty.
The blade here is Caucasian made, likely from Tbilisi(Georgia), and probably late 18th to mid 19th century. The blade is forged from fine twistcore steel, the pattern being clearly visible throughout its length. The maker's mark and blade style are similar to another sword discussed here recently. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=19369 It has been suggested to me that the letters in the cartouche are Armenian and that the sitting lion may be a mark for "export" or trade blades...I am not sure of either of these facts. The sword's hilt looks like a typical tulwar hilt at first glance, but the quillions are rather long and unique to a tulwar hilt. Though I have seen this style on Indian tulwar hilts, the quillons were never this elongated. The scabbard is new and custom made for this sword. Dimensions: Sword, overall: 37.5in. Blade: 32in. long and 1.25in. wide at its widest point. Additional information and comments are welcomed. |
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18th December 2014, 07:24 PM
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Keris forum moderator
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Impressive blade!
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19th December 2014, 01:07 AM
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EAAF Staff
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Location: Louisville, KY
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Crazy nice! Love that twist core blade and the koftgari is superb!
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19th December 2014, 02:31 AM
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Charles,
Your pictures don't really do this piece justice. You can't get a feeling for the size and heft of the sword and the blade is much more impressive in person than in your pictures. Really nice and interesting sword! I hope you learn more about the marking! |
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19th December 2014, 02:32 AM
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Vikingsword Staff
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Color me green .
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19th December 2014, 02:55 AM
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Charles, your blade is not only a fine Caucasian one, but was made by an Armenian smith cited by Emma Astvatsaturian in Oruzhiye Narodov Kavkaza (Atlant, 2004-- this is the most recent, expanded edition) p. 334. She pictures this exact mark! Congratulations, again!
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