Strange Indo-Arab swords?!

Rivkin · 27th June 2005, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

For another interesting comparison, in the Elgood illustrations of the Hadhrami sabres in 2.9 and 2.10, look at the chowk on the crossguards and note the crosslike geometric floral device at the center, then look at the Tatar sabre on the thread with that title posted by Perkun...the crosslike floral device is strikingly similar on the 17th century Tatar sabre. Another very interesting possibility in cultural diffusion!.
Best regards,
Jim

Attached is a crosslike floral design from a georgian sabre - also quite similar to tatar sabres ?

Jim McDougall · 27th June 2005, 06:19 AM

Kirill,
Excellent!!! What a beauty!
Yes thats pretty much the same type 'cross' effect I was referring to. It is interesting to see how widespread was the Persian influence on so many cultural spheres' weapons. While discussing the connection between Mughal India and Arabia with the commerce in weapons, it is important to note that there were profound trade connections between India and trade centers in the Caucusus as well, via Central Asia.
Thanks very much for posting this.
All the best,
Jim

ariel · 27th June 2005, 05:00 PM

Kirill,
Is it really old or a modern manufacture?
If the former, I am acutely jealous....

27th June 2005, 06:19 AM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,718	Kirill, Excellent!!! What a beauty! Yes thats pretty much the same type 'cross' effect I was referring to. It is interesting to see how widespread was the Persian influence on so many cultural spheres' weapons. While discussing the connection between Mughal India and Arabia with the commerce in weapons, it is important to note that there were profound trade connections between India and trade centers in the Caucusus as well, via Central Asia. Thanks very much for posting this. All the best, Jim

27th June 2005, 05:00 PM	#3
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Kirill, Is it really old or a modern manufacture? If the former, I am acutely jealous....