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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th April 2019, 11:47 PM
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Views: 7,995
Posted By Ren Ren
I am ready to try to translate. But now the...

I am ready to try to translate. But now the characters are very poorly visible. It is necessary to make detailed photos.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th March 2019, 10:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,208
Posted By Ren Ren
I am not a great specialist :) But it is very...

I am not a great specialist :) But it is very difficult to live in Russia, be interested in cold arms and know nothing about the shashka.

This is a very interesting old shashka in the Circassian...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th March 2019, 09:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,888
Posted By Ren Ren
There is an alternative version. In Iran and...

There is an alternative version. In Iran and India, where walrus tusks were valued higher than elephant fangs, the masters tried to demonstrate the inner part of the dentin. Because the inner part of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th March 2019, 02:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,921
Posted By Ren Ren
Schnitzler & Kirschbaum :)

Schnitzler & Kirschbaum :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th March 2019, 09:59 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 69,911
Posted By Ren Ren
You know that I am ready for this :)

You know that I am ready for this :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2019, 11:08 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 69,911
Posted By Ren Ren
Sculpture of the early 15th century, in...

Sculpture of the early 15th century, in accordance with the canons and rules of the 10th century. At a minimum, we can put aside talk about European influence.
The number of channels of Tibetan...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2019, 07:08 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 69,911
Posted By Ren Ren
Courtesy of James McElhinney & Peter Dekker. ...

Courtesy of James McElhinney & Peter Dekker.
Tibetan, Chinese and Japanese under strong Tibetan influence.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2019, 06:17 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 69,911
Posted By Ren Ren
Sino-Tibetan style of Buddhist bronze sculpture....

Sino-Tibetan style of Buddhist bronze sculpture. Beginning of the 15th century.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2019, 03:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 33,449
Posted By Ren Ren
It's my pleasure :)

It's my pleasure :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2019, 02:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 33,449
Posted By Ren Ren
Thank you, so much better. These are...

Thank you, so much better.

These are characters 食玉 handwritten in cursive. Pronounced "shí yù" (in Mandarin) or "thực ngọc" (in Vietnamese). Translated "food jade". In a figurative sense, it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th March 2019, 02:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 33,449
Posted By Ren Ren
The first character in the fifth photo is...

The first character in the fifth photo is difficult to understand. Maybe 倉. In this case, the whole inscription 倉玉. Pronounced "Cāng Yù" (in Mandarin) or "Thương Ngọc" (in Vietnamese). Translated...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2019, 11:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 33,449
Posted By Ren Ren
This is a good question :) Vietnamese use the...

This is a good question :) Vietnamese use the word "Guom" (or "Kiem") when talking about special made military swords. Utility knives are called "Dao" (or "Zao"), even if they can be used as combat...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2019, 10:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 33,449
Posted By Ren Ren
Vietnamese also used Chinese characters. In the...

Vietnamese also used Chinese characters. In the fourth photo, the inscription 用家 "Yong's family" (if read in Mandarin). In Vietnamese, 用 reads like Dụng.

I agree that this sword comes from North...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2019, 10:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,239
Posted By Ren Ren
Sorry for my english :shrug: All parts of the...

Sorry for my english :shrug: All parts of the dagger are Vietnamese in style (including the hilt), with the exception of engraving and belt hook.
French art and craft style was widespread in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2019, 09:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,239
Posted By Ren Ren
May be Vietnamese dagger. Engraving in the French...

May be Vietnamese dagger. Engraving in the French style.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th February 2019, 09:04 PM
Replies: 546
Views: 4,206,665
Posted By Ren Ren
Gaddang people. Northern Luzon, Philippines.

Gaddang people. Northern Luzon, Philippines.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2019, 08:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 23,641
Posted By Ren Ren
Guards on swords of the Indo-China peninsula have...

Guards on swords of the Indo-China peninsula have been since the Bronze Age.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2019, 08:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 23,641
Posted By Ren Ren
Swords from Thailand

Swords from Thailand
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st February 2019, 08:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 23,641
Posted By Ren Ren
This is definitely not Korea. The island part of...

This is definitely not Korea. The island part of Southeast Asia can also be excluded.
You are right about the old blade. In Indochina, this archaic form is sometimes found in Thailand. But the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st December 2018, 11:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,242
Posted By Ren Ren
New year walks on our planet! :) Happy New year!

New year walks on our planet! :) Happy New year!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th December 2018, 06:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,011
Posted By Ren Ren
Using Google Chrome. No problem.

Using Google Chrome. No problem.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th December 2018, 07:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 19,524
Posted By Ren Ren
Girl from central Vietnam

Girl from central Vietnam
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd December 2018, 07:19 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 355,021
Posted By Ren Ren
Let me offer my version of the translation from...

Let me offer my version of the translation from the Old Russian language. Sorry for my english.

"А к слоном вяжут к рылу да к зубом великие мечи по кентарю кованых, да оболочат их в доспехи...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th October 2018, 01:08 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 91,425
Posted By Ren Ren
First of all, I have to apologize - of course in...

First of all, I have to apologize - of course in central Vietnam, power belonged to the chua Nguyen, the chua Trinh ruled in the north of the country.

I think that the influence of the Japanese...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd October 2018, 01:16 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 91,425
Posted By Ren Ren
If guards similar in style to Japanese tsuba...

If guards similar in style to Japanese tsuba appear in Vietnam no later than the 13th century, then we can see the sleeves on the blades much later. In my opinion, habaki were borrowed in the first...
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