Caucasus Pistol circa 1800, Bird Theme

[Kubur]

Originally Posted by Jon MB

Rick, thank you for you detailed and considered response. Much appreciated.

I will start to examine Persian examples..

I told you Rick is the man!
Plus you should look at Afghan examples, especially for the birds design...
But yours is Persian.

[Jon MB]

I was in Georgia a while back, so I had Caucasus pistols on the brain...thanks Kubur, will look at Persian and Afghan examples..

[rickystl]

Hi Jon.

Kuber exaggerates my knowledge. LOL!!
But yes, the bird and vine design was common to both.

Rick

[Jon MB]

Thank you for you assistance. In defense of my inaccurate evaluation, I had seen the following on the internet...