I forgot about the chevron pattern Jens. I seem to recall something about the dark and light coloring of the alternating chevrons representing the two key rivers in India, Ganges and Yumaji(?)
I think the tears of the wounded concept applied in Chinese swords was from imported swords or diplomatic gifts from Safavid Persia or Mughal India.
I still wonder what that description is intended to mean, tears of the wounded (or afflicted?).
All the best,
Jim
Last edited by Jim McDougall; 27th August 2008 at 04:55 AM.
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