Interesting Ottoman (?) Knife!

Gavin Nugent · 8th July 2010, 11:24 PM

A beautiful piece. It does seem to have Spanish influence in aspects of manufacture, an overall Moorish appearance.

I like the cut outs. Look to the large centre one, if I was to 'look at clouds', I would see this as a cannon releasing a cannon ball with a puff of smoke and flames from the barrel and touch hole.

Again the ole serpent creeps into the design too.

I hope someone can read the script and offer a more solid direction.

Gav

8th July 2010, 11:24 PM	#3
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	beautiful A beautiful piece. It does seem to have Spanish influence in aspects of manufacture, an overall Moorish appearance. I like the cut outs. Look to the large centre one, if I was to 'look at clouds', I would see this as a cannon releasing a cannon ball with a puff of smoke and flames from the barrel and touch hole. Again the ole serpent creeps into the design too. I hope someone can read the script and offer a more solid direction. Gav