sword id requested

Tim Simmons · 18th July 2006, 04:24 PM

I think there is still room for discussion. These drawings are not really showing the same knife or details, yet we have two photos with the same form and details. Also the "T" section blade with similar details post by Ian.

RobT · 19th July 2006, 02:56 AM

Hi All,
I don't at all doubt that the sword posted by Freddy is closely related to mine however, I was not and, especially after Ian's post, am not all that sure about the accuracy of the museum's rather vague African designation. "African" covers a lot of territory both spatially and culturally. To me the piece has a strong Asian feel to it. I may be incorrect and the piece may well be African but I will need a more specific cultural affiliation than just "African" to be convinced. While Flavio's post shows swords that are similar to mine I get a feeling of close but not definative. I will hit Spring and Fischer/Zirngibl again tonight. By the way Ian, the decoration on the brass on my hilt is an embossed design They aren't staples. however, since the carving on the hilt appears to imitate a vegetative wrapping, the embossed designs may have been meant to represent staples.
Sincerely,
RobT

18th July 2006, 04:24 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,844	I think there is still room for discussion. These drawings are not really showing the same knife or details, yet we have two photos with the same form and details. Also the "T" section blade with similar details post by Ian.

19th July 2006, 02:56 AM	#2
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 536	Hi All, I don't at all doubt that the sword posted by Freddy is closely related to mine however, I was not and, especially after Ian's post, am not all that sure about the accuracy of the museum's rather vague African designation. "African" covers a lot of territory both spatially and culturally. To me the piece has a strong Asian feel to it. I may be incorrect and the piece may well be African but I will need a more specific cultural affiliation than just "African" to be convinced. While Flavio's post shows swords that are similar to mine I get a feeling of close but not definative. I will hit Spring and Fischer/Zirngibl again tonight. By the way Ian, the decoration on the brass on my hilt is an embossed design They aren't staples. however, since the carving on the hilt appears to imitate a vegetative wrapping, the embossed designs may have been meant to represent staples. Sincerely, RobT