Torador once again.

Pukka Bundook · 31st May 2016, 02:22 PM

Good morning Bandook,

Yes, I will not remove the patina, just clean it a little and mend the broken parts.
I believe the inlays are bone, and indeed Hope so!
Pleased you like it.
Thank you for your thoughts on its origins;

Can you give me any indications as to why you think it may be from the south, Tanjore?
I have an open mind on it, but have seen others with very similar decoration attributed to Jaipur.
Having said that, I well understand our usual troubles with Indian arms, how they were removed and even re-marked in other arsenals after capture & so forth.
Any information most gratefully received!!

Best wishes,
Richard.

31st May 2016, 02:22 PM	#8
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Good morning Bandook, Yes, I will not remove the patina, just clean it a little and mend the broken parts. I believe the inlays are bone, and indeed Hope so! Pleased you like it. Thank you for your thoughts on its origins; Can you give me any indications as to why you think it may be from the south, Tanjore? I have an open mind on it, but have seen others with very similar decoration attributed to Jaipur. Having said that, I well understand our usual troubles with Indian arms, how they were removed and even re-marked in other arsenals after capture & so forth. Any information most gratefully received!! Best wishes, Richard.