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Jim McDougall · 4th November 2020, 01:04 PM

This work from post #33 here, is intriguing as the hilt style is noted.

What is remarkable here is that this hilt style appears to be of the 'karabela' form, which did not become known until around 17th century in Poland and Hungary. It is believed that the style was adopted from Ottoman sabers, but their exact origins and when they were used remains unclear.
Here it is remarkable to see this hilt style in this work of 1519, well over a century before it became known in Eastern Europe.

Again, it would seem the attraction to 'oriental' (i.e. Ottoman) imagery is apparent.

4th November 2020, 01:04 PM	#58
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,738	"Peasant and Wife" 1519 This work from post #33 here, is intriguing as the hilt style is noted. What is remarkable here is that this hilt style appears to be of the 'karabela' form, which did not become known until around 17th century in Poland and Hungary. It is believed that the style was adopted from Ottoman sabers, but their exact origins and when they were used remains unclear. Here it is remarkable to see this hilt style in this work of 1519, well over a century before it became known in Eastern Europe. Again, it would seem the attraction to 'oriental' (i.e. Ottoman) imagery is apparent. Attached Images