Beduin "pseudoshashka"

ariel · 26th January 2017, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.alnakkas

......Artzi shows a finer example...

Well, it is difficult to compete with Artzi's personal collection, especially taking into account his proximity to the source. His scabbard is complete.

Mine are simpler and have more "kisses of time" ( translation: damages)

A.alnakkas · 27th January 2017, 08:20 AM

Excellent examples. Appears to me that the smiths who assembled these swords did not use this form alone, as the engraving style reminds me of a crude saif I once had that followed the exact patterns but of a more nejdi style hilt. The engraving reminds me most of the silver example owned by Artzi shown in the gallery.

Artzi's example: http://www.oriental-arms.com/photos.php?id=67

Included are images of the saif

Jim McDougall · 27th January 2017, 08:24 PM

QUESTION:
Could the banded decoration and the embossed metal scabbard mounts seen in the OP be the result of Hadhamauti influence as per sa'if examples in Elgood ('Arabian Arms') ?

27th January 2017, 08:20 AM	#2
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,340	Excellent examples. Appears to me that the smiths who assembled these swords did not use this form alone, as the engraving style reminds me of a crude saif I once had that followed the exact patterns but of a more nejdi style hilt. The engraving reminds me most of the silver example owned by Artzi shown in the gallery. Artzi's example: http://www.oriental-arms.com/photos.php?id=67 Included are images of the saif Attached Images

27th January 2017, 08:24 PM	#3
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,190	QUESTION: Could the banded decoration and the embossed metal scabbard mounts seen in the OP be the result of Hadhamauti influence as per sa'if examples in Elgood ('Arabian Arms') ?