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mariusgmioc
25th December 2019, 10:49 PM
I got this wootz kard recently. The T-spined blade has about 27 cm (11").
It was advertised as Persian or Bukharan kard.
However, I believe it has some unmistakeable Ottoman features.
So what do you think?! :shrug:
Battara
25th December 2019, 11:13 PM
I’ve seen this sold several years ago. Without a doubt I lean towards Ottoman by the end of the scabbard and the hilt.
Both Persians and Ottomans used walrus ivory and both used scabbards like this.
A really nice piece, congratulations.
kronckew
26th December 2019, 12:24 AM
the coiled wire seam on the scabbard as well as the tip scream Turkish.
Battara
26th December 2019, 01:11 AM
Good point Kronckew. This scabbard looks very Ottoman to me.
mahratt
26th December 2019, 07:01 AM
Hello Marius
I think you're absolutely right. This is not Persia and moreover it is not Bukhara. My opinion is a very good Ottoman kard.
My congratulations
mariusgmioc
26th December 2019, 08:44 AM
Thank you guys for your oppinions! :)
Battara
26th December 2019, 05:14 PM
Another question for me: were the turquoise stones originally held in place by gold settings? There seem to be round discoloration on the ivory around the turquoise stones.
mariusgmioc
26th December 2019, 08:38 PM
Another question for me: were the turquoise stones originally held in place by gold settings? There seem to be round discoloration on the ivory around the turquoise stones.
I don't think there were any gold mountings because:
there are no traces of gold anywhere;
there are no visible grooves where the gold would have been inserted;
gold mountings on hilts are more an Indian trait, not Ottoman.
Battara
27th December 2019, 04:57 AM
Well I'll agree that kundun technique is unique to India. But I have seen silver and gold mounts for Ottoman gems (and even for glass look alikes).
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