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19th October 2022, 05:53 PM
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Arms Historian
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Route 66
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As the discussion on these began in about 2007 (possibly earlier?) with Tatyana's example then, there has been notable discussion on them but as may be expected, it is hard to reach consensus on such an anomalous sword type. It seems that of course this is a symbolic sword and possibly connected to Hindu kings as referenced in the 'Nujum al Ulum in 16th c.
The Afghan style pommel on these is likely of course to derive from Pathan presence and influences in Kurnool and other minor Afghan principalities in regions and near Hyderabad. Many of these have striated Vijayanagara type blades, but there are variations obviously for interpretations reflecting Bijapur art styles, Mughal motif and other as these were known in other areas as well as the Deccan. Therefore it would seem that damascus blades might occur as well as others. Whatever the case, an amazing example, congratulations Stefan! |
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20th October 2022, 08:17 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 3,255
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A superb example - congrats, Stefan!
Do I assume correctly that all gold work (on hilt & blade) is koftgari rather than inlay? Looking forward to learning any insight from the inscriptions! (A good number of overlapping close-ups may help though.) Regards, Kai |
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21st October 2022, 06:00 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 210
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hello kai,
yes this i correct, it is not an true inlay work. these goldpattern is an koftgariwork. i will try to make some better pictures from the disc, maybe someone could read and translate it. it would be very intresting. thank you!! |
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