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Old 30th October 2006, 01:02 AM   #1
Emanuel
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Default Interesting Flyssa

This flyssa ended on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1
It seems basic enough, lacking the usual brass ornamentations. This is also what makes it interesting, it has intricate carving on the blade...quite deep and different from the brass inlay. Its heavy look renders it older to my eyes than the beautiful decorated examples. Could this be an earlier example than the 1820s - early 19th century - or just one made by tribes not as skilled as the Ifflissen?
Any thoughts on this?
Emanuel
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