Just a nice little brass hilt takouba

colin henshaw · 20th April 2013, 02:10 PM

A good looking sword - I do like that interlace (endless knot) design on the crosspiece - it can be also found in ancient times, eg Celtic art and elsewhere such as on Somali work...

Regards.

Iain · 20th April 2013, 03:09 PM

Hi Colin,

Thanks for commenting. I think this particular piece has very nice proportions overall - personally I like some of the shorter takouba best.

The knot pattern is indeed interesting and I've seen it turn up fairly frequently on scabbard fittings. Perhaps less so on guards. The reverse side is also a pretty typical pattern I've seen on quite a few.

Overall its a nice addition to the wall and the growing family of these I have.

Certainly not the oldest piece, but I think the aesthetics make up for that.

Cheers,

Iain

20th April 2013, 03:09 PM	#2
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,708	Hi Colin, Thanks for commenting. I think this particular piece has very nice proportions overall - personally I like some of the shorter takouba best. The knot pattern is indeed interesting and I've seen it turn up fairly frequently on scabbard fittings. Perhaps less so on guards. The reverse side is also a pretty typical pattern I've seen on quite a few. Overall its a nice addition to the wall and the growing family of these I have. Certainly not the oldest piece, but I think the aesthetics make up for that. Cheers, Iain Attached Images

20th April 2013, 02:10 PM	#1
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	A good looking sword - I do like that interlace (endless knot) design on the crosspiece - it can be also found in ancient times, eg Celtic art and elsewhere such as on Somali work... Regards.