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29th February 2016, 01:50 PM
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Eftihis,
What specific features make you believe it's Cretan origin? |
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29th February 2016, 11:24 PM
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Ariel mainly is the shape of the handle as you see it in this photo
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29th February 2016, 11:30 PM
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But have in mind that cretan artisans made various types of blades. These 4 are from the same artisan.
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8th March 2016, 09:25 AM
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Dear Ibrahiim,
I just consulted with expert on osmanlı writing. He said there was written "Osman Han" (which is the name) on the blade ... Regards, Martin |
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9th March 2016, 08:27 AM
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Quote:
Salaams Martin Lubojacky... It is arabic and its says Ali Hassan or ali Hussain and it is dated ...Under the date it says sennah or year and above that line is the date 1301. Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi. |
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9th March 2016, 09:22 AM
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Thank you once more Ibrahiim al Balooshi
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