Weird numbers on a shamshir

katana · 31st October 2009, 03:01 PM

Perhaps numerology is the key.....each number has individual significance and I assume that the order in which they are placed, in some way, fortifies their power / meaning ??

Interestingly the sequence begins with '1' ( God) and ends with '4'....which is suggested to signify God (in Eastern religions)...

http://encyclopedia.farlex.com/Master+Numbers+(Numerology)

Regards David

Norman McCormick · 31st October 2009, 04:12 PM

Hi,
The numerals certainly look 18th early 19th Century but whether they are contemporary with these times is difficult to say. I have to agree with Gene in that this seems similar to some pseudo Koranic inscriptions on blades, copied and etched/engraved with no particular knowledge of any meaning and therefore just a random sequence. I hope I'm wrong and someone can attribute some deeper substance to them.
Regards,
Norman.

31st October 2009, 03:01 PM	#1
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Perhaps numerology is the key.....each number has individual significance and I assume that the order in which they are placed, in some way, fortifies their power / meaning ?? Interestingly the sequence begins with '1' ( God) and ends with '4'....which is suggested to signify God (in Eastern religions)... http://encyclopedia.farlex.com/Master+Numbers+(Numerology) Regards David

31st October 2009, 04:12 PM	#2
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,645	Hi, The numerals certainly look 18th early 19th Century but whether they are contemporary with these times is difficult to say. I have to agree with Gene in that this seems similar to some pseudo Koranic inscriptions on blades, copied and etched/engraved with no particular knowledge of any meaning and therefore just a random sequence. I hope I'm wrong and someone can attribute some deeper substance to them. Regards, Norman.