Strange marks on a takouba for ID

regihis · 28th March 2013, 11:00 AM

I see these tags on items for tourists.

Iain · 28th March 2013, 03:13 PM

Yes, circular motifs do appear on modern tourist items, but even these patterns are taken from historic motifs. In the case of the modern items you linked to - the motif is less a circle and is based on the half circle most likely derived from the half moon stamps.

I would consider it quite different than the full circle that is the stamp on the sword shown in this thread.

28th March 2013, 11:00 AM	#1
regihis Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 39	I see these tags on items for tourists.

28th March 2013, 03:13 PM	#2
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,717	Yes, circular motifs do appear on modern tourist items, but even these patterns are taken from historic motifs. In the case of the modern items you linked to - the motif is less a circle and is based on the half circle most likely derived from the half moon stamps. I would consider it quite different than the full circle that is the stamp on the sword shown in this thread.