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Jeff D · 15th April 2007, 04:31 PM

Hi Alex,

Thanks for the update. Tiflis origin makes perfect sense. You may find similar patterns in Georgian Kindjals. Was there any mention on which aspects localize the blade to Tifilis rather than else where in the Caucasas?
The mounts on this one certainly do look like modern Arabic additions, which I wouldn't argue with Saqr over, however i have seen Georgian mounts with similar quillion blocks ( http://www.oriental-arms.co.il/photos.php?id=2408 ). Perhaps it may be original?

Very nice collection and I look forward to seeing more.

Jeff

P.S. Often there is more corrosion and pitting under the the scabbard mounts as this traps and holds mosture.

15th April 2007, 04:31 PM	#10
Jeff D Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 473	Hi Alex, Thanks for the update. Tiflis origin makes perfect sense. You may find similar patterns in Georgian Kindjals. Was there any mention on which aspects localize the blade to Tifilis rather than else where in the Caucasas? The mounts on this one certainly do look like modern Arabic additions, which I wouldn't argue with Saqr over, however i have seen Georgian mounts with similar quillion blocks ( http://www.oriental-arms.co.il/photos.php?id=2408 ). Perhaps it may be original? Very nice collection and I look forward to seeing more. Jeff P.S. Often there is more corrosion and pitting under the the scabbard mounts as this traps and holds mosture.