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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th December 2025, 01:07 PM
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Posted By Tatyana Dianova
I have another interesting example. A Choora with...

I have another interesting example. A Choora with a fine Wootz blade, ivory hilt and a high-grade silver mounts (tested).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th December 2025, 12:59 PM
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Views: 276,353
Posted By Tatyana Dianova
Well, one can argue, if the blade was taken from...

Well, one can argue, if the blade was taken from an earlier small Karud/Pesh or was made specially for the dagger. But the fittings are characteristic for Choora - please see also the rare examples...
Forum: Keris Swap Forum 28th November 2025, 10:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 240,981
Posted By Tatyana Dianova
Reserved

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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th November 2025, 09:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,798
Posted By Tatyana Dianova
Alan, that is what I heard too - there are Malay...

Alan, that is what I heard too - there are Malay and Sumatra Keris made of Wootz steel, but none from Java or Bali.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th November 2025, 11:25 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 276,353
Posted By Tatyana Dianova
I believe that this one can qualify as Choora. It...

I believe that this one can qualify as Choora. It is an interesting example, the very existence of which defies the author of "Edged Weapons of Afghanistan" book. It has a Wootz blade and a Wootz...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th November 2025, 08:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,798
Posted By Tatyana Dianova
I have a Palembang Keris which has a Wootz blade,...

I have a Palembang Keris which has a Wootz blade, made most probably from an imported Indian ingot. The Wootz pattern is unmistakable and it is similar to Indian Katar blades. There is even a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st November 2025, 11:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,729
Posted By Tatyana Dianova
The overall shape and the connected bars speak...

The overall shape and the connected bars speak Rajasthan, probably Bundi, to me...
Forum: Swap Forum 17th November 2025, 02:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 9,203
Posted By Tatyana Dianova
Beautiful Antique German Powder Flask and Hunting Bag for Sale

For sale is a beautiful antique German powder flask with a small hunting bag.

47 cm long overall.

Asking price: 70 Euro.

Please ask any questions: tvdianova(at)yahoo(dot)de
Forum: Swap Forum 17th November 2025, 02:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,632
Posted By Tatyana Dianova
Beautiful Antique Persian Powder Flask for Sale 19th century

For sale is a beautiful antique Persian powder flask.

Tooled hide in a “camel scrotum” form. Hunting scenes on both sides. Fine fittings made of steel and wool. Nice patina. The plug/cap is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th November 2025, 09:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,564
Posted By Tatyana Dianova
The ornaments on the handle and on the scabbard...

The ornaments on the handle and on the scabbard are typically North Indian (today it is Northern Pakistan). The dagger is probably a custom order of the rich Afghan person executed in North India...
Forum: Keris Swap Forum 10th November 2025, 03:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 240,981
Posted By Tatyana Dianova
Price update: 160 Euro

Price update: 160 Euro
Forum: Keris Swap Forum 10th November 2025, 03:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 104,346
Posted By Tatyana Dianova
Price update: 150 Euro

Price update: 150 Euro
Forum: Swap Forum 10th November 2025, 03:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 46,293
Posted By Tatyana Dianova
Price update: 370 Euro

Price update: 370 Euro
Forum: Swap Forum 10th November 2025, 03:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 63,944
Posted By Tatyana Dianova
Price update: 300 Euro

Price update: 300 Euro
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th November 2025, 09:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,620
Posted By Tatyana Dianova
I have taken photos of it - it is in my...

I have taken photos of it - it is in my collection.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th November 2025, 03:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,620
Posted By Tatyana Dianova
I believe that the Sultan Suleyman's Mec got...

I believe that the Sultan Suleyman's Mec got "new" fittings, i.e. the scabbard and passing decoration on top of the handle. The sword itself is earlier and very similar to the sword sought. The...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 7th November 2025, 10:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 22,862
Posted By Tatyana Dianova
Yes, after the Russian invasion...

Yes, after the Russian invasion...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th November 2025, 08:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,620
Posted By Tatyana Dianova
There are three rapier-type short swords called...

There are three rapier-type short swords called Mec in Topkapi Palace which are a bit similar. Two of them are featured in the Hilmi Aydin's book, they belonged to Sultan Suleyman and Sultan Ahmet I.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 6th November 2025, 11:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 22,862
Posted By Tatyana Dianova
Both can be described as Central Asian. Vintage...

Both can be described as Central Asian. Vintage and not antique. Most probably made by Afghan refugees in Peshavar.
Forum: Swap Forum 17th September 2025, 02:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 46,293
Posted By Tatyana Dianova
Price update: 400 Euro

Price update: 400 Euro
Forum: Swap Forum 17th September 2025, 02:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 63,944
Posted By Tatyana Dianova
Price update: 330 Euro

Price update: 330 Euro
Forum: Swap Forum 17th September 2025, 02:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 35,480
Posted By Tatyana Dianova
Price update: 40 Euro

Price update: 40 Euro
Forum: Keris Swap Forum 17th September 2025, 02:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 240,981
Posted By Tatyana Dianova
Price update: 180 Euro

Price update: 180 Euro
Forum: Keris Swap Forum 17th September 2025, 02:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 104,346
Posted By Tatyana Dianova
Price update: 170 Euro

Price update: 170 Euro
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th September 2025, 11:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 27,683
Posted By Tatyana Dianova
Hello Detlef, I believe it is from Lombok. I...

Hello Detlef,
I believe it is from Lombok. I have a Lombok Pedang with similar scabbard discussed earlier here:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=30441&highlight=pedang
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