Need opinions on walrus ivory slabs

ariel · 28th March 2019, 12:31 AM

Help me out.
Recently. I read in a publication that Persian shamshir handle slabs made out of walrus ivory were classically installed with the smooth cementum and primary dentin adjacent to the tang and with the "oatmeal-like" secondary dentin on the outside. Allegedly, the " oatmeal" structure was considered to be beneficial to the sword owner for some sacral reasons..
Further, the author stated that the frequently found reverse position of the slabs ( "oatmeal" inside) is a sure sign of late replacement.
I could never find any supportive reference to this statement.
Anybody saw or heard something to confirm it?

28th March 2019, 12:31 AM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Need opinions on walrus ivory slabs Help me out. Recently. I read in a publication that Persian shamshir handle slabs made out of walrus ivory were classically installed with the smooth cementum and primary dentin adjacent to the tang and with the "oatmeal-like" secondary dentin on the outside. Allegedly, the " oatmeal" structure was considered to be beneficial to the sword owner for some sacral reasons.. Further, the author stated that the frequently found reverse position of the slabs ( "oatmeal" inside) is a sure sign of late replacement. I could never find any supportive reference to this statement. Anybody saw or heard something to confirm it? Attached Images Last edited by ariel; 28th March 2019 at 01:13 AM.