Nair sword for datation

Ian · 8th July 2014, 10:20 PM

Here is the Rawson picture. It looks to be a close match to your sword.

Note: Not all Old Hindu hilts are found on Nair swords. The Madras origin for Rawson's example would put the sword on the East coast of southern India, not the West coast where the Nair were located.

Ian

Cerjak · 9th July 2014, 11:59 AM

Thank you Ian

It's really a similar example

Best
Jean-Luc

8th July 2014, 10:20 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,481	South Indian flamboyant Here is the Rawson picture. It looks to be a close match to your sword. Note: Not all Old Hindu hilts are found on Nair swords. The Madras origin for Rawson's example would put the sword on the East coast of southern India, not the West coast where the Nair were located. Ian Attached Images

9th July 2014, 11:59 AM	#2
Cerjak Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: FRANCE Posts: 1,065	Thank you Ian It's really a similar example Best Jean-Luc