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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st March 2013, 08:54 PM
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Posted By Zifir
The Ottoman word is "tiğ-ı teber" which I...

The Ottoman word is "tiğ-ı teber" which I translated as sword. "Tiğ" or "tegh" is a Persian word for sword, much used by the Ottomans especially in poems. "Teber" or "tabar" is also a Persian word...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th March 2013, 02:57 PM
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Posted By Zifir
Teodor, Translation as promised and sorry for...

Teodor,
Translation as promised and sorry for the delay.

Best,
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2013, 07:34 PM
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Posted By Zifir
We don't have the typical terms; amelu (made by)...

We don't have the typical terms; amelu (made by) or sahib (owner) before the name. However my guess is it's the name of the owner.

Best,
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2013, 07:49 AM
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Views: 7,677
Posted By Zifir
Here is the translations cheers,

Here is the translations

cheers,
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th January 2013, 06:08 PM
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Posted By Zifir
I think we are not looking at a standard Muslim...

I think we are not looking at a standard Muslim or Turkish name. Just an opinion but this might be a non-Muslim name or a nickname. There are possible combinations but nothing exact. It might be:
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2012, 11:21 AM
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Posted By Zifir
Hi, Transcription and translation. Best,

Hi,
Transcription and translation.
Best,
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th December 2012, 10:11 PM
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Views: 10,160
Posted By Zifir
This might also be of interest, ...

This might also be of interest,

http://www.tirendaz.com/tr/?page_id=1052

http://www.tirendaz.com/tr/?page_id=1778
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd November 2012, 09:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 81,443
Posted By Zifir
Norman, Thanks a lot for these interesting...

Norman,
Thanks a lot for these interesting examples. These are new for me.
Regards,
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd November 2012, 04:52 PM
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Views: 81,443
Posted By Zifir
Well, instead of explanations I have two...

Well, instead of explanations I have two questions :shrug: Is there a inscription in latin at the top of the first picture because I am not sure. And secondly, the figure in the second picture, is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th October 2012, 11:07 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 109,434
Posted By Zifir
Teodor, it seems I missed many posts in this...

Teodor, it seems I missed many posts in this thread. I will try to make it up.
The inscriptions in post # 60 seemed problematic at the first sight, the first one and the maker's seal in the last...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd October 2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,725
Posted By Zifir
Hi, It goes like this: Eddünya bi'l-mâl...

Hi,

It goes like this:

Eddünya bi'l-mâl
Ve'l-ahire bi'l-iman

a rough translation is:

What you need is
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd October 2012, 04:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,946
Posted By Zifir
Hi Paolo and Dom, 1) 1217 amel usta Salih...

Hi Paolo and Dom,

1) 1217 amel usta Salih sahib Salih Ağa - 1802/03 work of Master Salih, owner Salih Agha

2) Bıçak elde gerek dilde sübhan - One should have knife(yataghan) in his hands and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th September 2012, 07:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 24,769
Posted By Zifir
Hi dandi, Thanks for the invitation, I am not a...

Hi dandi,
Thanks for the invitation, I am not a traveler type but I would definitely visit you when I have a chance.
All the best,
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 24,769
Posted By Zifir
Hi Dandi, A supplement to Dom's reading: ...

Hi Dandi,

A supplement to Dom's reading:

Amal Mustafa Sahib Molla Emin (Amin) - Molla means religious scholar (usually in a small village / or a minor scholar in a city, speaking of course in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th April 2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 24,769
Posted By Zifir
Hi Stelio, the script on the blade is...

Hi Stelio,
the script on the blade is unreadable, at least for me. Am I correct to read "177_" with arabic numbers at the end? or maybe I am hallucinating from looking at it too much :D. The blade...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th March 2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 24,769
Posted By Zifir
Toedor, You are welcome. These translations...

Toedor,
You are welcome. These translations create an opportunity to see pictures of different yatağans which would otherwise be impossible to see for me, so it's not boring, on the contrary...So,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th March 2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 24,769
Posted By Zifir
Hi Teodor, My rough translations as usual. ...

Hi Teodor,
My rough translations as usual.
Best,
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th March 2012, 05:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,172
Posted By Zifir
Thanks for sharing the link Dom. Merci beaucoup ...

Thanks for sharing the link Dom. Merci beaucoup :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th March 2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 31,267
Posted By Zifir
Interesting pictures. The postures in the first...

Interesting pictures. The postures in the first picture raises some questions about the authenticity of the depiction. Especially the child's posture (which seems the invitation in first) reminds...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2012, 06:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,140
Posted By Zifir
Hi, It is little bit hard to see the script as...

Hi,
It is little bit hard to see the script as result of the reflection, especially the last part but it is:

La feta ila Ali la seyf ila zülfikar: There is no hero like Ali, there is no sword...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th January 2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 109,434
Posted By Zifir
Hi Teodor, Pretty standard inscriptions,...

Hi Teodor,
Pretty standard inscriptions, accompanied by my haphazard translations :D

Best,
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th January 2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,109
Posted By Zifir
Hi Efhitis, Is it possible to ask your friend...

Hi Efhitis,
Is it possible to ask your friend to provide a picture of the whole yatağan?
Best,
Zifir
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th December 2011, 08:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,085
Posted By Zifir
As far as I see there are names of prophets e.g....

As far as I see there are names of prophets e.g. Hz. Süleyman (Solomon), Hz.Davud (David), Hz. Muhammed (s.a.v.), Hz. İsa (Christ) and holy books which were sent to them, after each, the word...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th December 2011, 08:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,763
Posted By Zifir
Hi efhitis, Sahib Hazar Ağa (owner Hazar...

Hi efhitis,

Sahib Hazar Ağa (owner Hazar Agha).

I also saw the thread on the amulet you mentioned some time ago, but it is arabic. But I will give it a shot however incomplete.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th December 2011, 04:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 24,769
Posted By Zifir
Hi Teodor, I came across this inscription a few...

Hi Teodor,
I came across this inscription a few times, for the examples you can look at these threads:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7679&highlight=g%F6n%FCl
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