"Pitch-Qabz" from Bukhara - Uzbekistan

Gavin Nugent · 20th June 2011, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ALEX

there are a few ethnographic images here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergey_Prokudin-Gorsky
stunning images considering they were taken over 100 years ago

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Originally Posted by Dom

amazing, pity that the sword is hided
the kaftan is a wonder, as well as, the silver belt buckle

thanks to share with us

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Dom

Great bringing this Wiki image to the discussion Alex and nice unusual dagger you present too.

Dom, the sword from what images I've found appears to be the standard Russian Sabre of the day, 1881-1908 pattern but the embellishments are WOW, it is part of a series of photos by Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky and the sabre is seen from many different angles. The dress of the sabre appears to be in full gold and enamel dress as would be expected for an Emir.

The series is available on the net, but not being on my home PC at present I do not have them available to post nor the link.

Gav