When it comes to Indian arms - Indian Zoomorphic Daggers

Interested Party · 26th April 2026, 06:47 PM

The circle and dot patterns make me wonder why not Northern Indian/Afghani?

Ian · 26th April 2026, 07:40 PM

The feline (?) pommel in side view first reminded me of a Ceylonese lion such as depicted on the Sri Lankan flag: mouth open and prominent upturned nose. Front view not so much. This pre-historic lion is also shown without a mane. Perhaps a civet or other member of the cat family.

The T-spine certainly suggests northern India/Afghanistan/Pakistan region.

kino · 3rd May 2026, 05:43 PM

I hope these photos help.

3rd May 2026, 05:43 PM	#3
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,038	Apologies for the delayed response Ian I hope these photos help. Attached Images

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26th April 2026, 06:47 PM	#1
Interested Party Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Eastern Sierra Posts: 535	The circle and dot patterns make me wonder why not Northern Indian/Afghani?

26th April 2026, 07:40 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,748	The feline (?) pommel in side view first reminded me of a Ceylonese lion such as depicted on the Sri Lankan flag: mouth open and prominent upturned nose. Front view not so much. This pre-historic lion is also shown without a mane. Perhaps a civet or other member of the cat family. The T-spine certainly suggests northern India/Afghanistan/Pakistan region.