Sword with Persian style decoration in the Topkapi Saray

B.I · 21st June 2005, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by M.carter

Also, if you havent noticed, there is a golden spot on the blade, which confirms 8th century Ummayad/ Abbasid provenance.

using the word 'confirms' means you've left unstable ground and are now doing a handstand on a tightrope, with the knots slowly loosening

M.carter · 21st June 2005, 03:16 PM

Ok, confirms wasnt a good word (confirming something that old is something almost impossible). Lets say its a sign of 8th century manufacture.

21st June 2005, 03:16 PM	#2
M.carter Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 176	Ok, confirms wasnt a good word (confirming something that old is something almost impossible). Lets say its a sign of 8th century manufacture.