Help With An Arabic Kindjal Inscription Please....

CharlesS · 7th September 2016, 02:51 PM

I am hoping one of our Arabic speakers will be kind enough to translate the inscription on the rear of the chape of this kindjal.

Thanks in advance!

Kubur · 7th September 2016, 03:13 PM

at least the date
1228/1813

Oliver Pinchot · 7th September 2016, 03:51 PM

It reads,

Work of Rajab 12?8 Year
Owner Harsin Ibn Aslan Bek

The third digit does not appear to be a 2. It is likelier a reversed 6, giving a date of 1268 (1851/52,) which is more consistent with the form and decoration than an early 19th century date. Just above the inscription is a family mark or tamga.

CharlesS · 7th September 2016, 05:20 PM

Thanks so much guys....very helpful!

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CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,855	Help With An Arabic Kindjal Inscription Please.... I am hoping one of our Arabic speakers will be kind enough to translate the inscription on the rear of the chape of this kindjal. Thanks in advance! Attached Images

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Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	at least the date 1228/1813

7th September 2016, 03:51 PM	#3
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 456	It reads, Work of Rajab 12?8 Year Owner Harsin Ibn Aslan Bek The third digit does not appear to be a 2. It is likelier a reversed 6, giving a date of 1268 (1851/52,) which is more consistent with the form and decoration than an early 19th century date. Just above the inscription is a family mark or tamga.

7th September 2016, 05:20 PM	#4
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,855	Thanks so much guys....very helpful!