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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th December 2020, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,754
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Jens Nordlunde
A friend in India has helped with translating the...A friend in India has helped with translating the text. Shri Baldevji Sahay Rup Singh Sangawat Samb(v)at 1911. Shri Baldevji is the Deva to whom obseience is paid. Rup Singh is obviously the... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st August 2020, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,184
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Jens Nordlunde
Nice tulwar.
The text in the round staamp says...Nice tulwar. The text in the round staamp says 'Ibrahim'. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th August 2020, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,082
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Jens Nordlunde
I dont think there is more than one text...I dont think there is more than one text inscription on the blade - if it is a text inscription, as I cant read it. I am, however, surprised to see there are two of the 'starting' Bikaner marks - the... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th August 2020, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,517
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Jens Nordlunde
Jain - meaning yes and no. In almost all the...Jain - meaning yes and no. In almost all the states of India there are stories of gigant warriors. Just think of Anup Sing's brother from Bikaner, who had to get weapons especially made for him. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th July 2020, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,560
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Jens Nordlunde
David, I dont find you question morbid at all, as...David, I dont find you question morbid at all, as I find it is a question most collectors should ask themselves if they care about their collection - and why should they not care is they collect. The... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th June 2020, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,308
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Jens Nordlunde
The stamp may not contain any letters, as it...The stamp may not contain any letters, as it coulld be the sword smiths mark. I have tulwars with round and square stamps, some of them are with names, but one of them looks more like two men... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th April 2020, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 137
Views: 28,937
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Jens Nordlunde
Come on Ariel, I have been retired (early due to...Come on Ariel, I have been retired (early due to the sale of my firm) for more than 22 years. As long as you have hobbies/interests it is no problem. In a year or so I am closing in on 80, so the... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th March 2020, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,371
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Jens Nordlunde
Perhaps this link can help...Perhaps this link can help http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=977&highlight=Moser :-). |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th March 2020, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 10,335
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Jens Nordlunde
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th March 2020, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 10,335
Posted By
Jens Nordlunde
Mercenary,
Please let us know the reasons why you...Mercenary, Please let us know the reasons why you think it is from Hyderabad, and at the same time let us know if you mean Hyderabad in Pakisthan or in the Deccan. It will be easier for the readers... |
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Forum: European Armoury
13th March 2020, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,584
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Jens Nordlunde
I dont know much about the Danish weapon...I dont know much about the Danish weapon production, but could it be that the pistol was made at Frederiksvaerk in Denmark? As far as I know, they did produce weapons, and could have exported some to... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th March 2020, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 10,335
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Jens Nordlunde
I see, but how do you want to make quite...I see, but how do you want to make quite sure? The Marwari race seems - according to the catalogue - a mix between the Arabian race and an Indian race. Could be! Somewhere I read that the Indians -... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th March 2020, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 10,335
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Jens Nordlunde
From the pictures shown in the catalogue, I would...From the pictures shown in the catalogue, I would say it is an Arabian horse head. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th March 2020, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 10,335
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Jens Nordlunde
You are right Ariel, here are two pictures...You are right Ariel, here are two pictures attached, and according to the text, it is not only how the horse is holding/turning the ears, it also has something to do with the way the head is... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th March 2020, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 10,335
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Jens Nordlunde
Marius,
According to the al-Sabah catalogue, your...Marius, According to the al-Sabah catalogue, your nice crystal hilt, is showing the head of an Arabian breed. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th February 2020, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,898
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Jens Nordlunde
Here is a picture from Stone, and a quote from...Here is a picture from Stone, and a quote from his A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armour. In All Countries and in all Times. LOHAR. A small pick used in place of... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th February 2020, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 10,335
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Jens Nordlunde
Ariel,
Yes I know, the weapons are mixed on both...Ariel, Yes I know, the weapons are mixed on both sides of the 'border'. Besides from this, imagine how many swords and dagger changed hilts during their 'life' - and often more than... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th February 2020, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 10,335
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Jens Nordlunde
Vilhelmsson, yes the hilt has been tested and it...Vilhelmsson, yes the hilt has been tested and it is quarts. One thing is to buy such a testing thing yourself, but try to visit someone dealing in gem stones and ask him/her. I did and we had a long... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th February 2020, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 10,335
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Jens Nordlunde
Here is a Pesh Kabz, but without a crystal...Here is a Pesh Kabz, but without a crystal hilt. The strange thing is, that I have had it for decades, and never seen this kind of decoration on other weapons. Some time ago I saw a picture on the... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th February 2020, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 10,335
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Jens Nordlunde
Here is one of my crystal hilts. Not with a Pesh...Here is one of my crystal hilts. Not with a Pesh Kabz blade - but still a nice hilt. In one of his books Robert Elgood mentions that Belgien exported glass hilts to India. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th February 2020, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,554
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Jens Nordlunde
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th February 2020, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,824
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Jens Nordlunde
Alex, I thought it would be inlay, bu from the...Alex, I thought it would be inlay, bu from the picture it is difficult to see. I agree with your dating as well. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th February 2020, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,824
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Jens Nordlunde
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th February 2020, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,824
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Jens Nordlunde
Thank you Alex.
Is it inlaid or koftgari?
My gues...Thank you Alex. Is it inlaid or koftgari? My gues is inlay, and i do love the 'flaming pearls':-). |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th January 2020, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 11,791
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Jens Nordlunde
You are right Kronckew. Katars seem to have had...You are right Kronckew. Katars seem to have had different forms, till they ended up looking 'more or less' alike. These different forms seem to have been used at the same time, although far more... |
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