Nimcha for discussion

Philip · 1st January 2005, 07:35 AM

Yes, these are Moorish. The designs are mirrored in architecture, and in the design of decorative tilework. The color schemes are also reminiscent of the ornament on other ceramic products, which in turn influenced the pottery traditions of Mediterranean Europe during the Middle Ages and later..

While we're on the subject of Moors...

As a humorous aside, I'm throwing in this tidbit from a grade-school pupil's answer to an exam question:

"The Mooers were called that because they worshipped sacred cows."

Yannis · 1st January 2005, 12:06 PM

Very interesting piece. I see 2 different colors on blade and some letters on. What is it? Can we have a more close photo of the blade?

RSWORD · 1st January 2005, 04:58 PM

Philip
Thank you for the detail on how the workmanship was completed. I especially like the grade school humor. Little did I know I was misspelling all these years. It is supposed to be Moo'ers.

Yannis
Here are a couple of close up shots of the blade. What you noticed is that the first third of the blade has been koftgari'ed. Rather than lettering you see a sort of twisted rope motif, perhaps a Mediterranean influence. There is also a deep stamp mark. I am wondering if this is a Moroccan Tamgha mark of sorts. Any info on the stamped mark would be appreciated.

1st January 2005, 07:35 AM	#1
Philip Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 1,036	motifs on nimcha mounts Yes, these are Moorish. The designs are mirrored in architecture, and in the design of decorative tilework. The color schemes are also reminiscent of the ornament on other ceramic products, which in turn influenced the pottery traditions of Mediterranean Europe during the Middle Ages and later.. While we're on the subject of Moors... As a humorous aside, I'm throwing in this tidbit from a grade-school pupil's answer to an exam question: "The Mooers were called that because they worshipped sacred cows."

1st January 2005, 04:58 PM	#3
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,093	Philip Thank you for the detail on how the workmanship was completed. I especially like the grade school humor. Little did I know I was misspelling all these years. It is supposed to be Moo'ers. Yannis Here are a couple of close up shots of the blade. What you noticed is that the first third of the blade has been koftgari'ed. Rather than lettering you see a sort of twisted rope motif, perhaps a Mediterranean influence. There is also a deep stamp mark. I am wondering if this is a Moroccan Tamgha mark of sorts. Any info on the stamped mark would be appreciated. Attached Images

1st January 2005, 12:06 PM	#2
Yannis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 479	Very interesting piece. I see 2 different colors on blade and some letters on. What is it? Can we have a more close photo of the blade?