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18th October 2016, 02:23 PM
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And last not least another variant with a more stylized pommel (still close enough to the bird examples shown above).
With the grip and pommel scales made from ivory, this one was also a status piece. Thus, one might argue that all these examples were mid (to high in post #58) status swords from somewhere in southern India; all seem to be well earlier than late 19th century. Regards, Kai Last edited by kai; 18th October 2016 at 02:52 PM. Reason: adding full-size pic |
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6th April 2021, 01:13 AM
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I haven't updated this thread for quite a while.
As possible origins within southern India, there have been suggestions to a link to the late Vijayanagar empire and/or possibly local kingdoms developing from it (including more specifically Madurai in today's Tamil Nadu). There also have been thoughts towards the NW frontier area of a greater "Indian" sphere of influence as well as central Asia (cp. this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=21429). More insights and examples more than welcome - this enigma certainly hasn't been fully solved yet! Regards, Kai |
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6th April 2021, 01:25 AM
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And another example possibly related: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=26861
The knuckle guard seems to be unique with (now missing) scales attached to it originally. Were these possibly crafted from brass? Regards, Kai |
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