Plain Jane Yataghan Origin Requested

gp · 16th July 2022, 08:03 PM

Enclosed a scabbard and small yataghan or long bichaq as I would prefer to call it, I bought in a lot from some one in Croatia some time ago.

Althought slightly different, the simplicity or "naivity" of the scabbard decoration looks quite similar to the above.

ariel · 16th July 2022, 10:45 PM

A good example of a “Zigzag” decoration vs. RobT’s one. Virtually identical.

Battara · 19th July 2022, 01:30 AM

I have looked at this and the decor - I'm leaning toward one of Ariel's choices of Syrian, though I'll also admit that this style of zigzag chasing is common (also as Ariel said).

RobT · 26th July 2022, 01:41 AM

GP,

I would be willing to bet that the culture that produced your long bichaq also made my yataghan. Although the design on your sheath differs from the one on mine in subject matter (whatever those subjects may be), the method of execution and, most importantly, the "feel" that both designs share, appear to me to be unmistakably of the same culture.

Sincerely,
RobT

gp · 5th August 2022, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobT

GP,

I would be willing to bet that the culture that produced your long bichaq also made my yataghan. Although the design on your sheath differs from the one on mine in subject matter (whatever those subjects may be), the method of execution and, most importantly, the "feel" that both designs share, appear to me to be unmistakably of the same culture.

Sincerely,
RobT

I agree and really think it is from the Balkans. In my 5 years of collecting only yours and mine surfaced. Mine was bought in Souther Dalmatia / Croatia but still one must not jump to early to conclussions. Fact is that as they are simple weapons, no discriptions will pop up in literature ...
Nevertheless you've got a very nice piece!

16th July 2022, 08:03 PM	#1
gp Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 830	Enclosed a scabbard and small yataghan or long bichaq as I would prefer to call it, I bought in a lot from some one in Croatia some time ago. Althought slightly different, the simplicity or "naivity" of the scabbard decoration looks quite similar to the above. Attached Images

26th July 2022, 01:41 AM	#4
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 551	Thanks GP GP, I would be willing to bet that the culture that produced your long bichaq also made my yataghan. Although the design on your sheath differs from the one on mine in subject matter (whatever those subjects may be), the method of execution and, most importantly, the "feel" that both designs share, appear to me to be unmistakably of the same culture. Sincerely, RobT

16th July 2022, 10:45 PM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	A good example of a “Zigzag” decoration vs. RobT’s one. Virtually identical.

19th July 2022, 01:30 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	I have looked at this and the decor - I'm leaning toward one of Ariel's choices of Syrian, though I'll also admit that this style of zigzag chasing is common (also as Ariel said).