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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 9th April 2023, 01:33 AM
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Posted By Saracen
Yes, I'm interested in it too. What is the...

Yes, I'm interested in it too. What is the meaning of the green color of the hilts ?
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 26th February 2023, 07:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,919
Posted By Saracen
Thank you all for the information. Now I need...

Thank you all for the information. Now I need your coffee pots :)
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 19th February 2023, 08:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,919
Posted By Saracen
Origin, translation and what this item is used for?

Good afternoon everyone.
It is very interesting to know what this item was used for (I have information that this is an incense bowl, but I'm not sure about it).
There are six inscriptions on this...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th July 2022, 02:51 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 20,832
Posted By Saracen
In that discussion, we came to the conclusion...

In that discussion, we came to the conclusion that this formerly Persian perforation with a red background is characteristic of later Afghan weapons. Often this perforation is simply filled with red...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2022, 11:34 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 22,200
Posted By Saracen
I don't know why you needed to write such a long...

I don't know why you needed to write such a long text about the origin of the Carolingian sword with well-known information. But thanks for that.
The question was, what would change in the meaning...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st July 2022, 12:42 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 22,200
Posted By Saracen
Serge, let's say that Normans are Varangians,...

Serge, let's say that Normans are Varangians, what will change from this?
Have you already found a solution to the problem with the old 500-year truth that does not fit into a convenient system? In...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th April 2022, 01:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,257
Posted By Saracen
Yes, the Autumn of the Gregorian year 1745. ...

Yes, the Autumn of the Gregorian year 1745.
Engraved cartouches of this type often have an old date.
The photo shows the date 1756, the middle of the Gregorian year.
An old yataghan, it's a pity...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th April 2022, 11:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,257
Posted By Saracen
This is my favorite inscription on Yataghans ) ...

This is my favorite inscription on Yataghans )

The entire enemy are scattered at this knife’s blow,
It takes revenge on the enemy like Zülfikar.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th April 2022, 02:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,219
Posted By Saracen
This is an amazing Kard. Thank you for posting. ...

This is an amazing Kard. Thank you for posting.
The decoration of the locket of the scabbard also looks Afghan to me.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th April 2022, 12:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,425
Posted By Saracen
Glad to see you here again, David. Take care of...

Glad to see you here again, David. Take care of yourself.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2022, 11:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,717
Posted By Saracen
You're lucky. This is a very good Greek Yataghan...

You're lucky. This is a very good Greek Yataghan of the late 18th - early 19th century (maybe a little earlier). When you get it in your hands, take a closer look at the handle. A pleasant surprise...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd January 2022, 10:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,801
Posted By Saracen
Thanks for this link

Thanks for this link
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st December 2021, 11:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,949
Posted By Saracen
Thanks for this addition

Thanks for this addition
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st December 2021, 11:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,949
Posted By Saracen
I absolutely agree with you about the importance...

I absolutely agree with you about the importance of supporting the theory with factual materials, but I would not belittle the value of empirical data, especially supported by a sufficient...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st December 2021, 09:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,949
Posted By Saracen
Sure. Emma Astvatsaturyan in "Turkish Arms"...

Sure. Emma Astvatsaturyan in "Turkish Arms" explores the collections of two leading Russian museums: the Hermitage and the State Historical Museum. This is a large and sufficient sampling. The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th November 2021, 12:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,949
Posted By Saracen
I apologize for the late and very long (and...

I apologize for the late and very long (and probably not very literate in the language :)) text, but such an event could not but affect such an attribute of the Janissaries as yataghan.
It was not...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th November 2021, 08:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,949
Posted By Saracen
The engraving on the blade and the inscription...

The engraving on the blade and the inscription are quite standard.
It is very common and characteristic of Greek yataghans and in this form as here I would define it at the very end of the 18th...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th November 2021, 11:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 19,963
Posted By Saracen
It is also interesting that on all kards the...

It is also interesting that on all kards the inscription in gold koftgari is applied only on the right side of the blade. When you're having dinner with friends and holding a kard in your right hand,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th November 2021, 12:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,384
Posted By Saracen
In the Islamic tradition, there would be eight...

In the Islamic tradition, there would be eight names. Kitmir, their dog, was also with the youths.
I also think that in this case the dots would be located in one block.
But look at the photo...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th November 2021, 11:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,384
Posted By Saracen
Seven Fridays a week (Russian proverb) :)

Seven Fridays a week (Russian proverb) :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th November 2021, 11:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,384
Posted By Saracen
Thank you, Teodor. I didn't see these two dots...

Thank you, Teodor. I didn't see these two dots before.
Without these dots, I had another beautiful interpretation of the five dots:
the hand of the owner of the sword is led by Muhammad himself,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th November 2021, 01:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,384
Posted By Saracen
The five dots can mean the Five Pillars of Islam....

The five dots can mean the Five Pillars of Islam.
The second interpretation of the five points is the family of Muhammad: Muhammad himself, his daughter Fatimah, his son-in-law Ali, his...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd November 2021, 12:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,425
Posted By Saracen
Hi, Gunar. Sorry. PM is now available. I'm always...

Hi, Gunar. Sorry. PM is now available. I'm always glad to get a message from you.

David R, this is a very beautiful knife, I always like their aggressive, "predatory" blade shape.
There is some...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st November 2021, 05:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,425
Posted By Saracen
Well, then I would definitely be right :D

Well, then I would definitely be right :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st October 2021, 11:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,425
Posted By Saracen
By the style of the scabbard hanging, the...

By the style of the scabbard hanging, the characteristic crescent-shaped markings at the ends of the fullers and the shape of the blade, I would assume the northeastern region of Turkey. I would name...
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