Anglo-Indian Momento of Sam Brownes 22nd Cavalry in fine Koftgari

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Dom

Hi Gene
I'm one of those, he watch and didn't comment, it's because (I talk about myself)
at evidence, the Koftgari work, it's Indian, and I haven't a knowledge about it

if it was; Egyptian, Syrian even Ottoman, be sure that you should receive comments from my part

in addition to my collection of; Islamic edged weapons, I have at least 2 other hobbies
- Islamic Antique talismanic/magic bowl (Tasset el Khrada)
- Islamic chapelet (Prayer beads)

but our forum title, has, as mention "Ethnographic Arms and Armour"
no mention about domestic objects, even if they are quality

by the way, my "Tasset el Kharda" (antiques), yet, all are engraved,
come from Syria, Egypt, Middle Asia, and some from Turkey Ottoman,
no one of them has Koftgari work
best regards

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Dom

Hi Dom,

Don't forget your astrolabes.

We often find ourselves pontificating over the dating of Koftgari objects.
I'm sure you'll agree that not only does this box have a direct military connection, but also that it's an example of koftgari that is directly comparable with those Dhal, Kula Khud, Bazu-band, even some steel hilts, shafts and decorated blades that we regularly discuss. So having datable examples of this type of decoration is supremely helpful for identification and research purposes.

I've got some eygptian and ottoman syrian inlaid metalwork, but there isn't such a connection with the weapons and armour.

Best
Gene

[Dom]

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Don't forget your astrolabes.

Hi Gene,
don't flash on my astrolabes, all are just a replicas,
my personal capital didn't allow me to buy a genuine one at minimum 40/50 KEuros,
it's hopeless, at least for me
no one has a Koftgari work

Originally Posted by Atlantia

...snip... So having datable examples of this type of decoration is supremely helpful for identification and research purposes.

I'm fully agree with you

Originally Posted by Atlantia

I've got some eygptian and ottoman syrian inlaid metalwork, but there isn't such a connection with the weapons and armour.

one day, for some one, the translation of the Koftgari on a beautiful tray,
gave a date, and think remember me, a Sultan name inside a thugra
all the best

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Dom

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Dom

Hi Gene,
don't flash on my astrolabes, all are just a replicas,
my personal capital didn't allow me to buy a genuine one at minimum 40/50 KEuros,
it's hopeless, at least for me
no one has a Koftgari work
I'm fully agree with you
one day, for some one, the translation of the Koftgari on a beautiful tray,
gave a date, and think remember me, a Sultan name inside a thugra
all the best

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Dom

HI Dom,

Despite their comparative youth Your astrolabes are beautiful items.

Yes indeed, the Syrian tray!
Much thicker inlay of course. Much of it made by laying thick wires side by side to create a solid.
Interesting technique!

Best
Gene

[Dom]

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Despite their comparative youth Your astrolabes are beautiful items

never mind, if I'm subject to censure
here my most beautiful Islamic astrolabes 2 over 9 ... (replicas for indo-Persian)
and my third treasure, an Islamic talismanic bowl in "tombaq" (Ottoman antique)

enjoy ... as well as me, when every day, I see them with pleasure

all the best

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Dom

[Nathaniel]

Getting in here late on the interesting discussion. Beautiful boxes Gene. Congratulations! Thanks for sharing!

[Nathaniel]

Also love the change in icon, Gene!

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Nathaniel

Getting in here late on the interesting discussion. Beautiful boxes Gene. Congratulations! Thanks for sharing!

Hi Nathaniel,
Thanks buddy
Gald you like the new avatar.

Best
Gene

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Dom

never mind, if I'm subject to censure
here my most beautiful Islamic astrolabes 2 over 9 ... (replicas for indo-Persian)
and my third treasure, an Islamic talismanic bowl in "tombaq" (Ottoman antique)

enjoy ... as well as me, when every day, I see them with pleasure

all the best

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Dom

Some good looking items there Dom!