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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th June 2006, 05:39 AM
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Posted By ham
The point is that despite what has been written...

The point is that despite what has been written in this field, the literature is still nascent. For this reason some items defy precise identification. Coin collectors, stamp collectors, military...
Forum: Swap Forum 27th June 2006, 05:22 AM
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Views: 5,901
Posted By ham
These were produced in India for the tourist...

These were produced in India for the tourist trade between about 1960-1980. They came in 2 lengths, cane and swagger stick. Blades are usually dead soft.


Ham
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2006, 08:00 PM
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Posted By ham
If 'I don't know' is all you got from that,...

If 'I don't know' is all you got from that, perhaps read it again.


Ham
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2006, 07:30 PM
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Posted By ham
By reading and rereading Homer's Iliad over a...

By reading and rereading Homer's Iliad over a period of years, a German entrepreneur named Heinrich Schliemann found and excavated the ruins of Troy at Hissarlik in the latter 19th century. Both...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd June 2006, 09:04 PM
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Views: 60,628
Posted By ham
I was sitting with two colleagues the other day. ...

I was sitting with two colleagues the other day.
One asked how long I've been teaching.
Before I could answer, the other replied,

Since the Franco-Prussian War.

After some reflection I have...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd June 2006, 07:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,132
Posted By ham
Tricksie high humour indeed... that's a late 19th...

Tricksie high humour indeed... that's a late 19th century ricebowl cover from the Khanates. I should like very much to see the new owner sport it.

Ham
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th June 2006, 07:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,186
Posted By ham
Gentlemen, Erlikhan is quite literally half...

Gentlemen,

Erlikhan is quite literally half right-- tabiki sahandir-- it is a food cover. The rest is cobbled up. Look at the difference in color between top and bottom. The applied brass edge was...
Forum: Swap Forum 20th May 2006, 11:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,149
Posted By ham
Agreed. Rare generosity, B.I.

Agreed. Rare generosity, B.I.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th May 2006, 05:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 18,746
Posted By ham
History is not always that extreme, gentlemen. ...

History is not always that extreme, gentlemen.

Trade is a component that cannot be left out of the discussion.

Astvatsaturyan states that the skill of Circassian armourers was already...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th May 2006, 05:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 18,746
Posted By ham
Ariel, Before you get any further down that...

Ariel,

Before you get any further down that flowery path- Elgood's not talking about a shashka. Read the Baburname, it's a completely different type of sword.

Ham
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th May 2006, 05:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,553
Posted By ham
Hello Rivkin, This is acid etching to...

Hello Rivkin,

This is acid etching to simulate a damask, it was probably done in Tiflis.

Sincerely,

Ham
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th May 2006, 06:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,676
Posted By ham
Gentlemen, Yannis' observations are astute. ...

Gentlemen,

Yannis' observations are astute.
There is an entire group of late 19th and 20th century swords which were made in the bazaar such as this one-- probably they were worn by rich...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th May 2006, 06:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,149
Posted By ham
Abosultely correct, it is an 'ain-- I was in a...

Abosultely correct, it is an 'ain-- I was in a noisy cafe, impossible to think clearly in there.

"'amal" means made by, or work of, Jens

Ham
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd May 2006, 02:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,149
Posted By ham
The alif-mim-lam of 'amal are worn but visible...

The alif-mim-lam of 'amal are worn but visible on the far right of the inscription.

Ham
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd April 2006, 01:03 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 24,109
Posted By ham
Well observed, Ariel Ham

Well observed, Ariel

Ham
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th April 2006, 07:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,977
Posted By ham
The reason for this is that the numerals are...

The reason for this is that the numerals are added from lowest to highest:

1321 is notation for:

1 + 20 + 300 + 1000 after hijra


Ham
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th April 2006, 05:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,944
Posted By ham
EstaghafarUllah, ya Dom! Ne t'humilies pas! ...

EstaghafarUllah, ya Dom! Ne t'humilies pas!

Nice piece of steel, Galvano.

Ham
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th April 2006, 04:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,334
Posted By ham
Merhaba Zifir, One answer to two questions:...

Merhaba Zifir,

One answer to two questions: the Karakulak knife is a smaller yatagan which was popular among stock breeders all over the Ottoman Empire, I have seen examples from 6" - 12" long...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th April 2006, 12:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,944
Posted By ham
Salut Dom, Zifir is correct, it's...

Salut Dom,

Zifir is correct, it's 'ain-mim-lam 'aml-- this is the word most typically
used in Arabic, Persian and Ottoman inscriptions to indicate the maker, followed by a proper name. Often...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd April 2006, 03:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,969
Posted By ham
Lew's right. The thing has been used to [attempt...

Lew's right. The thing has been used to [attempt to] pry something open, in 2 directions.
If handled carefully, it can be straightened.

good luck
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd April 2006, 11:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,969
Posted By ham
Lew's right. The thing has been used to [attempt...

Lew's right. The thing has been used to [attempt to] pry something open, in 2 directions.
If handled carefully, it can be straightenend.

good luck

Ham
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st April 2006, 07:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,576
Posted By ham
Galvano, This is a Turkish buckler or fist...

Galvano,

This is a Turkish buckler or fist shield, they were used specifically for fighting with sabers and can still be found in Anatolia where they are used for a local dance called Kilic ve...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th March 2006, 07:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,311
Posted By ham
Fernando, Yes, MADE IN TUNIS is quite clear...

Fernando,

Yes, MADE IN TUNIS is quite clear now, you've done a very nice job bringing out the silverwork. The second digit from the left is, strictly speaking, a "5"
but with the addition of a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th March 2006, 05:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,361
Posted By ham
That's Pagspa, they're Tibetan characters ...

That's Pagspa, they're Tibetan characters


HAm
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th March 2006, 01:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,311
Posted By ham
Ahlan w'sahlan ya BJ

Salaam alaikum ya BJ,

Ahlan w'sahlan fil Sword Forum. Anta 'al ustadh al lughat al'arbiyya, ana talib faqat. Min 'aina anta ya akhi?
We are indeed fortunate to have such a colleague, welcome....
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