Sword with Persian style decoration in the Topkapi Saray

B.I · 23rd June 2005, 02:28 AM

yes, michal, you dont fail to impress!
absolutely wonderful, especially the second sword.
i spent the day in a friends library, which is pretty much complete in all aspects of arms (where mine tends to concentrate on a very small section).
i found some interesting things, including a full article written on these sword blades by a respected academic, and hints of another which i ran out of time before i located it.
cant tell more as i was on something else at the time, but will have the articles sent to me soon. sorry, in my rush i didnt even take details as i knew i would have them at my leisure soon.
again, thank you michal for sharing your access to such fabulous pieces.

23rd June 2005, 02:28 AM	#12
B.I Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 485	yes, michal, you dont fail to impress! absolutely wonderful, especially the second sword. i spent the day in a friends library, which is pretty much complete in all aspects of arms (where mine tends to concentrate on a very small section). i found some interesting things, including a full article written on these sword blades by a respected academic, and hints of another which i ran out of time before i located it. cant tell more as i was on something else at the time, but will have the articles sent to me soon. sorry, in my rush i didnt even take details as i knew i would have them at my leisure soon. again, thank you michal for sharing your access to such fabulous pieces.