Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Rick
No offense Bill , but that sword for some reason doesn't look 300 + yrs old .  |
Oops. It is supposed to be 18th century. Not 17th / 18th.
It is is very good shape for anything approximating its stated age.
I don't know how to really judge these things, but if you look on page 322 of Anthony Tirri's book he calls it a "Nair fighting sword -- 18th century".
I was going back to edit my post and add the part about Tirri when Rick answered.
I would think that "Nair" and "fighting sword" are in conflict if the Nair is another way to spell Newyar / temple sword that was used in religious rituals.
Could Nair mean a subcult? Another group?
I don't know anything more about it and would appreciate some more comments.