Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th June 2005, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 7
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th June 2005, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 19,156
Kindjal overload
Tbilisi History Museum. :D :D :D
Unfortunately not even one little sign with description. :(
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st May 2005, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 8,153
Two gems
Two beautiful knifes from Ebay for anyone who lost them. I am not in my best financial days so I was just looking. Artzi proved once again that he has the eye and the will. The seller describes the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st May 2005, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 14,870
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th May 2005, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 50,043
I dont see why you think this is German blade....
I dont see why you think this is German blade. This fine inscription was used mostly in spanish blades (but not only).
NO ME SAQUES SIN RASON / NO ME ENBAINES SIN HONOR [Do not draw me without...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th May 2005, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 42,903
Exactly! Like Pericles in the photo. Although,...
Exactly! Like Pericles in the photo. Although, the sources say that he was wearing it like this mostly because he had a bad form of the head! He was the builder of Athenian Golden Age and maybe his...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th May 2005, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 68,883
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th May 2005, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 42,903
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th May 2005, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 68,883
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th May 2005, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 42,903
wash and go
Dear friends, I am back home after a long trip and I found this discusion very amusing.
As a Greek with some knowledge on the history of my land, I have never heard of someone dying of heatstroke...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st April 2005, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 81,143
I have to change this statement. I checked...
I have to change this statement. I checked recently some more old niello and indeed in some cases it is applied into engraving as Jens says.
Now I believe that niello is applied both methods:...
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Forum: Swap Forum
1st April 2005, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 22,606
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Forum: Swap Forum
30th March 2005, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 22,606
Rivkin
Thank you for the reply. I didn’t...
Rivkin
Thank you for the reply. I didn’t post them in discussion because these have to go and somehow I didn’t find it right to appraise them first and then to sell. We can discuss them here,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th March 2005, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 18,873
Nice shield. I like the artwork on it. The...
Nice shield. I like the artwork on it. The soldier in the left looks like European (English or French) of 19th century. For me this is a major proof of an original item. They shield themselves...
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Forum: Swap Forum
29th March 2005, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 22,606
A rare khevsur pair
Extremely rare Khevsur sword and kindjal, as a pair.
The sword: Hilt of silver and leather. Blade with 3 fullers, Gurda markings both sides and words. Scabbard leather and brass over wood. Words...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th March 2005, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 1
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th March 2005, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 38,550
Very interesting turn in the topic!
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Very interesting turn in the topic!
There is a strange relation between Caucasus and South West Europe. In the ancient world both present day Spain and a big part of present day Georgia were...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th March 2005, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 17,968
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th March 2005, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 17,968
Andrew read his post:
I don’t accuse...
Andrew read his post:
I don’t accuse anyone. I think that I can read. And I still find it improper.
So next time I want to learn about an open auction I just have to copy the photos,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th March 2005, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 17,968
There is a rule in this forum. We don’t discuss...
There is a rule in this forum. We don’t discuss open auctions. I believe it is a fair rule so this forum will stay away of sellers intentions and bidders believes. We all learn here and I personally...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th March 2005, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 17,968
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th March 2005, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 17,968
WARNING
THIS IS AN ACTIVE EBAY AUCTION :mad:
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th March 2005, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 12,288
Ariel,
You have made a lot of remarkable...
Ariel,
You have made a lot of remarkable comments on this shashka. Allow me to say my opinions.
1. This blade is definitely remounted. From an elaborate shamshir (possibly) to a plain shashka....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th March 2005, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 19,555
Derek and Conogre
Thank you for the fellow...
Derek and Conogre
Thank you for the fellow feeling. As I said, I don’t know a lot about these swords so I enjoyed the the info and the photos. I am sad because recently I lost the opportunity to get...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th March 2005, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 11,007
I was confused because it is the same sword in...
I was confused because it is the same sword in two threads. That’s no good. :confused:
I say, not for this sword but generally speaking, that people think important the leather of a snake or a...
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