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2nd October 2014, 06:12 AM
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I posted this a while ago, but it seems to have gone unnoticed. Any thoughts or comments would be greatly appreciated.
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2nd October 2014, 06:37 AM
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Russel, a good close up or two of the floral motif and dentated borders on the grip will really help.
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2nd October 2014, 09:43 AM
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Your bichwa and this one from Runjeet are very similar, to me they have the same blade attachment style as katar labeled as Tanjore. Runjeet described his as
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2nd October 2014, 06:11 PM
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It probably is comparable with Runjeet's example. Details of the decoration will make it possible to confirm it.
Last edited by Oliver Pinchot; 2nd October 2014 at 08:24 PM. |
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2nd October 2014, 09:57 PM
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Thanks guys, I'll try to post a few better images in the next few days.
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8th October 2014, 11:40 AM
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Here are a few more close-up shots.
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22nd October 2014, 05:21 PM
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Good pics, Russel. The motifs are well-chiseled, if worn.
Its origin and dating appear to be comparable with Runjeet's. |
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