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30th April 2006, 04:19 AM | #1 |
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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, what style, period and what's the meaning of the letters? The first is mine, there is inlaid gold in the flower design. The second I didn't bought. Thanks very much! |
30th April 2006, 05:05 AM | #2 |
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Overall pics would help...
And better pics of the inscriptions, too. If it is difficult, can you carefully trace them? |
30th April 2006, 03:51 PM | #3 |
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The more I look, the more "Ethiopian" comes to mind. May be just an illusion....
Total pic is essential |
30th April 2006, 07:54 PM | #4 |
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Hi Athena,
Welcome to the forum!! I agree with Ariel, this script lettering certainly does resemble certain examples of Ethiopian gurade. It is typically impossible to identify a weapon simply by the inscription so as Ariel notes, we need a picture of the entire weapon. Best regards, Jim |
2nd May 2006, 03:43 PM | #5 |
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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 anyone help me with the following one? It has inlaid gold at the flower decoration. |
2nd May 2006, 05:28 PM | #6 |
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This looks almost like an extremely long spear blade ; I think the collar is put on backwards .
Got some dimensions for us ? |
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