Need opinions on walrus ivory slabs
Help me out.
Recently. I read in a publication that Persian shamshir handle slabs made out of walrus ivory were classically installed with the smooth cementum and primary dentin adjacent to the tang and with the "oatmeal-like" secondary dentin on the outside. Allegedly, the " oatmeal" structure was considered to be beneficial to the sword owner for some sacral reasons..
Further, the author stated that the frequently found reverse position of the slabs ( "oatmeal" inside) is a sure sign of late replacement.
I could never find any supportive reference to this statement.
Anybody saw or heard something to confirm it?
Last edited by ariel; 28th March 2019 at 12:13 AM.
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