Bichaq but where from...?

gp · Yesterday, 03:07 PM

I considered myself lucky to trade this one ( which I believed to be a Balkan one...

) for an Ottoman dagger of 47 cm long with a silver scabbard.

The more I look, the more I like it but also the more doubts I have concering the origine...as I never have seen this type of bichaq.

It could as well be not Balkan but Caucasian, Middle East, or even not Ottoman..Asian (India)
Who knows...? ( one of my favourite Jimi Hendrix songs

)

But can the forum shed a light'on this ...?
and clear up this poor Cloggy from Holland...?
Have I got something? or ?
not and just a Tourist piece...? being taken for a ride...

although I think it is quite old, looking at the wear, patina and condition of the material

The length is just under 27 cm total.

Your thoughts please! Much obliged!

Ian · Today, 06:22 AM

gp

I don’t know where this one is from. However, I think you have a quality piece. If I’m not mistaken, the hilt is ivory and not bone.

gp · Today, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian

gp

I don’t know where this one is from. However, I think you have a quality piece. If I’m not mistaken, the hilt is ivory and not bone.

Thank you very much for your feedback!

Yesterday, 03:07 PM	#1
gp Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 865	Bichaq but where from...? I considered myself lucky to trade this one ( which I believed to be a Balkan one...) for an Ottoman dagger of 47 cm long with a silver scabbard. The more I look, the more I like it but also the more doubts I have concering the origine...as I never have seen this type of bichaq. It could as well be not Balkan but Caucasian, Middle East, or even not Ottoman..Asian (India) Who knows...? ( one of my favourite Jimi Hendrix songs ) But can the forum shed a light'on this ...? and clear up this poor Cloggy from Holland...? Have I got something? or ? not and just a Tourist piece...? being taken for a ride... although I think it is quite old, looking at the wear, patina and condition of the material The length is just under 27 cm total. Your thoughts please! Much obliged! Attached Images Last edited by gp; Today at 08:43 AM.

Today, 06:22 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,463	gp I don’t know where this one is from. However, I think you have a quality piece. If I’m not mistaken, the hilt is ivory and not bone.