Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Kindjal help needed

rand · 20th September 2007, 08:54 PM

Am in agreement with Levani about this kindjal originating from Georgia, the stylized birds head at the end of the decoration bordering the writing on the blade is commenly seen on Georgian architecture and a popular motif for decoration on their arms.

The Islamic calligraphy suggests a, Ottoman or Persian owner, a translation will help identifying that more clearly.

The calligraphy if of high quality with a circular vegetal motif interwoven amongst the script, a style more commen for an earlier time period. Believe Georgia was part of the Russian Empire when this dagger was made and primarily a Christian country. If memory serves the first Christian church was is in its close neighbor Armenia.

Can you tell me what is covering the rivets holding the grip scales on the tang?

rand

20th September 2007, 08:54 PM	#3
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 538	Georgian Am in agreement with Levani about this kindjal originating from Georgia, the stylized birds head at the end of the decoration bordering the writing on the blade is commenly seen on Georgian architecture and a popular motif for decoration on their arms. The Islamic calligraphy suggests a, Ottoman or Persian owner, a translation will help identifying that more clearly. The calligraphy if of high quality with a circular vegetal motif interwoven amongst the script, a style more commen for an earlier time period. Believe Georgia was part of the Russian Empire when this dagger was made and primarily a Christian country. If memory serves the first Christian church was is in its close neighbor Armenia. Can you tell me what is covering the rivets holding the grip scales on the tang? rand Last edited by rand; 21st September 2007 at 12:05 AM.