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4th September 2008, 05:10 AM
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I believe it is Lebanese. One of the better examples.
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4th September 2008, 07:22 AM
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As made with the point of a kindjal by a Middle East circassian bladesmith.
Regards Gonzalo |
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4th September 2008, 07:42 AM
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Quite a beauty
I like it a lot Stu, nice find, certainly some ethnic crossovers there but I believe it is all consistant with geography and trade routes.
Gav |
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4th September 2008, 03:46 PM
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If I remember correctly, Artzi taught us that this style comes from the Druze village atthe Golan Mountains, named Majjal Shams ( Sun Tower).
The "kindjal" type of the blade and the nielloed scabbard are very interesting. Indeed, there are quite a lot of Circassians in the area. |
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4th September 2008, 10:02 PM
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Thanks for comments--any translators??
Thanks for the comments so far. Is there anyone out there who can translate the Arabic?
Regards Stuart 
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