29th August 2020, 02:30 PM | #1 |
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Seeking translation assistance on Indian sword stamp
This sword has a few interesting features. The first is the stamp with Arabic inscription. I make out the numerals 1110 which would translate to roughly around 1688 on the Western calendar which seems a bit early for this blade but maybe not. Perhaps the date is based on a different calendar. Am hoping the inscription provides additional insights. This blade also has the faux European markings but the stamping is about as clear and precise as I have seen. Finally, the hilt motif is very interesting. The fish style motif seems to be a very strong Asian influence.
Looking forward to thoughts and hopefully a translation on the stamp. Thank you. |
29th August 2020, 04:28 PM | #2 |
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Hi,
Stamps are quite reminiscent of these. This one belongs to Jens. Regards, Norman. |
29th August 2020, 04:29 PM | #3 |
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Hi,
This one belongs to me. Regards, Norman. |
29th August 2020, 06:01 PM | #4 |
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I think it is 1115.
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29th August 2020, 09:18 PM | #5 |
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Perhaps this is easier to read. I think Ariel is right about the date--converts to 1698 Gregorian.
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31st August 2020, 11:48 AM | #10 |
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Nice tulwar.
The text in the round staamp says 'Ibrahim'. |
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1st September 2020, 02:03 PM | #12 |
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Hello,
The date in the cartouche may have a different meaning, like the year when the swordsmith shop was founded... maybe... |
1st September 2020, 04:44 PM | #13 |
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Hey Rick,
I cant understand but I can transliterate I think it says عالمكمرث or عالمكرث Alamkarth or Alamkamarth Beautiful sword btw |
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It says
عالمگیر شاهی *۱۱۱۵ “ ‘Alamgir Shahi 1115” ‘Alamgir was the regnal name of Aurangzeb and the title ‘Alamgir Shahi was used for officers in his service. The year 1115 AH = 1703-4 AD. |
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Anyhow, these blades are are looking great... excepting that they appear to be somehow over-cleaned.
Also considering their age, there is a good chance they are wootz. So, if they were mine, I would do some polishing and etching to try and reveal the wootz pattern (if there is any), or to give the blade some patina, more consistent with its age. |
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Hi, I suspect you are referring to the sword that belongs to me. I would heartily agree with you but unfortunately in this case the hilt of the sword was covered in black and gold paint and the blade had been attacked with a grinder hence the 'restoration' process was a lot more agressive than normal. Regards, Norman. |
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4th September 2020, 09:09 AM | #18 |
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Hello Norman,
Yes, I know that sometimes the blade needs some additional polishing to remove the scars from previous abuse. It still is a lovely blade! |
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