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motan · 4th March 2017, 04:38 PM

Hi Kubur,
Cenrtainly a strange one, but to me, a facinating and unique piece. As a proponent of fasion over function as origin of weapon shapes, I am not bothered by apparent lack of funionality, though this one stretches this concept to the limit.
What I find more interesting is the decoration. First, it clearly shows Persian Qajar influnce, like also the all-steel construction. As far as I know, the Persian Qajars ceased Armenia to the Russian Empire in 1828. So how old is this sword?
Second, the figure on the pommel is quite unusual and impressive, giving the whole piece a strong symbolic character. This, together with impractical shape, suggest that a ceremonial piece, but not of military, Christian or Islamic character. Any ideas on what the story is behind this misterious piece?

4th March 2017, 04:38 PM	#9
motan Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Jerusalem Posts: 274	Facinating Hi Kubur, Cenrtainly a strange one, but to me, a facinating and unique piece. As a proponent of fasion over function as origin of weapon shapes, I am not bothered by apparent lack of funionality, though this one stretches this concept to the limit. What I find more interesting is the decoration. First, it clearly shows Persian Qajar influnce, like also the all-steel construction. As far as I know, the Persian Qajars ceased Armenia to the Russian Empire in 1828. So how old is this sword? Second, the figure on the pommel is quite unusual and impressive, giving the whole piece a strong symbolic character. This, together with impractical shape, suggest that a ceremonial piece, but not of military, Christian or Islamic character. Any ideas on what the story is behind this misterious piece?