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6th November 2005, 03:17 AM
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Well, there is one figure that I would question as looking kind of Satanic. Or he may represent Alexandar the Great, who is known as the "Horned One" in that part of the world. Yeah, Qajar also comes to mind.
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6th November 2005, 07:52 PM
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The images take on an almost caracaturish or cartoonish look and perhaps done as imitation of Qajar etching one finds on helmets and blades. I have seen devilish figures on Qajar etching before. The script may be done by an illiterate hand again in imitation of something else. I have a shaska with a blade that has a cartoonish "balloon" head that stylistically resembles the work on this blade. I have seen this "balloon" head on a kilij blade as well. What I do not know is if this imitation is a poorly done attempt at mimickry, ie mimicking is the best form of flattery, or, if it has a slightly sarcastic taste to it and a form of amusement to the blade owner. I also do not know what culture it would be from but I have seen this style in enough blades that it is quite interesting.
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6th November 2005, 10:03 PM
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Do you believe in this sword?
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7th November 2005, 12:11 AM
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What about that bird's eye pattern underneath the engraving? It loods like it was stamped in.
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7th November 2005, 12:40 AM
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Quote:
 And the fat chicken is Angelina Jolie?
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7th November 2005, 12:43 AM
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Judging by the action on this forum of late we must be in a very interesting moon phase .............
 
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7th November 2005, 10:24 AM
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Not to stray too far off topic (well...actually yeah) I think Ariel brings up a good point, though I wouldn't call Colin Farril Satan....maybe more a little demon.
Angelina Jolie is another story...
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7th November 2005, 06:31 PM
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Well, boys, let's behave!
 Anyway, any idea what is the language of the inscription? |
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7th November 2005, 06:35 PM
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7th November 2005, 09:02 PM
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Andrew, I thought at least you were the adult here!
What's going on, boys? Are you getting pubertal again? Get a grip on yourself ( NO! NOT THAT WAY!!!) Think "sword", think "alphabet"..... |
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7th November 2005, 09:24 PM
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Think she gives me a big one
 sorry
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