Dhal Translation Needed - Persian

sabertasche · 26th May 2006, 09:26 PM

Hi All, this was my 1st purchase of Islamic armour over 10 years ago. The set includes a Dhal, Bazu band and a Khula Khud. All have the same decoration. All have silver caligraphy around the perimeter while the Dhal also has a gold cartouch in the centre. I was hoping someone could read the cartouch for me. I have had several Persian clients look at this Dhal and the best they could come up with is a reference to King Nadir. I believe this set of armour is parade armour circa 1860.

I welcome the expertise of the forum.

I'll post detailed scans of the armour once I figure out how to properly set up my Canon EOS Rebel. If anyone can help me with camera setting as well - great. I would love to share you all my much loved armour.

Regards,

Greg

sabertasche · 27th May 2006, 03:08 AM

here are some pics of the ensemble.

Valjhun · 27th May 2006, 03:02 PM

Sorry, can't help with translation, but that set is gorgeus and all of my taste. Never seen one so pretty, compliments

Michael Blalock · 27th May 2006, 04:51 PM

The bottom word is sultan I think, and the number is 53. I'm sure some one else can decipher it. I am just showing off that I have been working on learning how to read Arabic.

26th May 2006, 09:26 PM	#1
sabertasche Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 149	Dhal Translation Needed - Persian Hi All, this was my 1st purchase of Islamic armour over 10 years ago. The set includes a Dhal, Bazu band and a Khula Khud. All have the same decoration. All have silver caligraphy around the perimeter while the Dhal also has a gold cartouch in the centre. I was hoping someone could read the cartouch for me. I have had several Persian clients look at this Dhal and the best they could come up with is a reference to King Nadir. I believe this set of armour is parade armour circa 1860. I welcome the expertise of the forum. I'll post detailed scans of the armour once I figure out how to properly set up my Canon EOS Rebel. If anyone can help me with camera setting as well - great. I would love to share you all my much loved armour. Regards, Greg Attached Images

27th May 2006, 03:08 AM	#2
sabertasche Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 149	here are some pics of the ensemble. Attached Images

27th May 2006, 03:02 PM	#3
Valjhun Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 692	Sorry, can't help with translation, but that set is gorgeus and all of my taste. Never seen one so pretty, compliments

27th May 2006, 04:51 PM	#4
Michael Blalock Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dc Posts: 271	The bottom word is sultan I think, and the number is 53. I'm sure some one else can decipher it. I am just showing off that I have been working on learning how to read Arabic.