Question On Age

Battara · 22nd October 2007, 11:04 PM

Well, in Cato he mentions "x" marks as being talismanic, but does not go any deeper than this. Yes I have seen these on other SE Asian pieces as well and thought the same or similar.

Nice example Asomotif, thanks.

Oh and regarding the holes in the top of the scabbard, I did not notice those very well until you mentioned them. I could be for a chape, but look closer - they could be where a thinner piece of colored leather was threaded.

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22nd October 2007, 11:04 PM	#10
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Well, in Cato he mentions "x" marks as being talismanic, but does not go any deeper than this. Yes I have seen these on other SE Asian pieces as well and thought the same or similar. Nice example Asomotif, thanks. Oh and regarding the holes in the top of the scabbard, I did not notice those very well until you mentioned them. I could be for a chape, but look closer - they could be where a thinner piece of colored leather was threaded.