Arabian Sayf

Battara · 17th September 2006, 06:54 PM

Love the mounts but the blade - blehhh!

ham · 17th September 2006, 07:06 PM

This is a typical Hyderabad Arab remount of Persian work. Interesting history to this group, they are also know for their matchlock guns.
It is silver mounted, 'Eastern' or 'coin' silver are the terms generally used for this type.

Ham

S.Al-Anizi · 17th September 2006, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ham

This is a typical Hyderabad Arab remount of Persian work. Interesting history to this group, they are also know for their matchlock guns.
It is silver mounted, 'Eastern' or 'coin' silver are the terms generally used for this type.

Ham

Well the silverwork is not arabian quality.

ariel · 17th September 2006, 09:40 PM

Interesting...
If you think it is "North Indian", could it be Uzbeki? They loved tuquoises.
I do not recall seeing "camel head" pommels on N. Indian/Central Asian swords. Any examples?

17th September 2006, 06:54 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Love the mounts but the blade - blehhh!

17th September 2006, 07:06 PM	#2
ham Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 190	This is a typical Hyderabad Arab remount of Persian work. Interesting history to this group, they are also know for their matchlock guns. It is silver mounted, 'Eastern' or 'coin' silver are the terms generally used for this type. Ham

17th September 2006, 09:40 PM	#4
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Interesting... If you think it is "North Indian", could it be Uzbeki? They loved tuquoises. I do not recall seeing "camel head" pommels on N. Indian/Central Asian swords. Any examples?