[CharlesS]

I was able to pick up this nice, elegant, pakayun this past weekend.

I have several questions about it.

1. Are the (lime?) motifs on the scabbard talismanic or decoration only?

2. Isn't floral engraving, as seen on the forte, somewhat unusual on a pakayun?

3. Is there any significance to the chiselled "X"s found near the forte (in a floral motif) and tip of the spine? There is also what appears to be a version of 'the endless knot' at the forte.

4. Do the aligned triangles(note the groupings of 3, 4, and 6 triangles) at the mouth of the scabbard have a significance?....talismanic???

5. Is European style fullering(though far from perfectly executed in this case) often seen on pakayuns?

Thanks in advance for any answers and input!!!