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Originally Posted by Lee
The Aristay group (1400-1408) is especially interesting as the great diversity of types as well as evidence of wear and re-honing of several examples so inscribed suggests this group as war booty. D.G. Alexander's 1985 article European Swords in the Collections of Istanbul (Waffen und Kostümkunde, 27-2) sets out his multifactorial analysis of the inscription groups as diplomatic gifts versus war booty.
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Yes, I was remiss in not mentioning Alexander's work as well! I'm sure Lee you can guess why these hold particular interest for me given certain symbols and latten inlays that appear on a few (particularly one sold back in 2010) and a certain blade that made it deeper into Africa.
22nd December 2015, 01:26 PM
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