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Recently I came across saif with depicted below stamp. There is magnitude of AssadUllah stamps, and most of old/original ones are carved, chiselled or coftgaried. This one is done in a different manner, which I have not seen before, it is "inscribed" on the steel, i.e. without deep relief. I think the stamp is not newly made, and would appreciate any comments/references, etc.
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Alex show the whole blade easier to date that way. I asked a friend who knows these he says it reads Assad ullah isfahani thats the city where he worked
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I appreciate and value your comments Ward. Thank You!
I studied this shamshir for a short while, and it puzzles me. I knew the stamp reads "AA Isfahani", but I'd love to reach an intelligent conclusion as of this stamp's authenticity (not easy, I know) ![]() Last edited by ALEX; 30th December 2007 at 10:52 PM. |
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Nice sword Alex hilt looks Indian to me
article on shamshirs Oliver Pinchot wrote is probably best way to answer your questions he went into all that ward |
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A very well done piece by Oliver . |
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Ward,
I have the article, and you're right - it's a good reference. And it prooves my point - this particular Lion does NOT resemble the documented ones at all. As I mentioned earlier, almost all old/authentic Lions have certain position, form and style. Just like the one on your recently sold dagger, which is a true CLASSICAL depiction of a lion, and the one which is illustrated in Oliver's article. The Lion on this sword has no references, although I feel it is "old". And it makes it very interesting ![]() |
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Hi Alex,
Is there any way to get a little more clear image on the signature. It does look like Assaddollah but a Kalbali signature would explain why your Lion looks more canine. All the Best Jeff |
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