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2nd April 2010, 06:57 PM | #1 |
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Kurdish or Marsh el'Arab jambiya
One of the best I've seen.
Kurdish or Marsh? Any opinions? |
2nd April 2010, 09:51 PM | #2 |
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Marsh. But with a twist.
The ribbons of turquoises are very reminiscent of Bukharan work. I think Elgood in his Arabian book mentions that Bukharan nasters worked in Aravia proper, next door to the Marsh area. |
3rd April 2010, 12:35 AM | #3 |
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I have seen turquoise like before on marsh Arab pieces like this before.
Looks like the scabbard is made of silver with some gilding in places. |
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