Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Tulwar with inscription

ariel · 6th February 2023, 01:53 PM

There are 2 interesting features that may be informative:
1. Pin in the center of the quillon block : usually a feature of Afghani or NW Indian sabers.
2. Downturned quillons: traditionally dating the handle to 17th century.

The validity of either of the above is not absolute, but quite suggestive.

6th February 2023, 01:53 PM	#5
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	There are 2 interesting features that may be informative: 1. Pin in the center of the quillon block : usually a feature of Afghani or NW Indian sabers. 2. Downturned quillons: traditionally dating the handle to 17th century. The validity of either of the above is not absolute, but quite suggestive.