Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Carved ivory handles on Indian edged weapons

rand · 22nd November 2016, 01:38 PM

Have been thinking about the ivory handle on your sword. Have you entertained the idea that the ivory carving could have been done by a persian artisan? Or do the floral design on the handle look more indian than persain?

rand

22nd November 2016, 01:38 PM	#18
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 539	Ivory Handle Have been thinking about the ivory handle on your sword. Have you entertained the idea that the ivory carving could have been done by a persian artisan? Or do the floral design on the handle look more indian than persain? rand