Pesh Kabz

ALEX · 9th January 2008, 10:40 AM

Jim, what do you mean by 'calyx'. Good point by the way; I thought of Central Asian origin, because of scabbard, but all reference to this particular form of Pesh (excluding scabbard) point to India.

Tatyana Dianova · 9th January 2008, 02:53 PM

Hi Alex,
A very nice Pesh Kabz you have there

I would also suggest Afghani origin for the fittings on your piece. I have quite different dagger, but the lower silver fitting on its scabbard seems to be similar to yours. My dagger is a strange combination: a Wootz khanjar blade, a Choora handle of well patinated ivory, and a set of scabbard fittings that are quite different in style to each other. The lower one is silver and upper one is made from German silver and has three nude (?) female (?) figures on it from one side. The scabbard is old and original to the dagger, as well as the handle, and all together it says "Afghani" to me. It seems that its creator have taken simply the spare parts that were available to him

ALEX · 9th January 2008, 05:53 PM

Very interesting dagger and especially wootz pattern, Tatyana.
It is possible to replace the tip of the scabbard of course, but the top would be much harder as it has to be exactly the same size and shape to fit. In my case I think the fittings were made for this particular scabbard - they fit it perfectly. It could "travel" from India to Afganistan to acquire a new dress:-)

9th January 2008, 02:53 PM	#2
Tatyana Dianova Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 747	Hi Alex, A very nice Pesh Kabz you have there I would also suggest Afghani origin for the fittings on your piece. I have quite different dagger, but the lower silver fitting on its scabbard seems to be similar to yours. My dagger is a strange combination: a Wootz khanjar blade, a Choora handle of well patinated ivory, and a set of scabbard fittings that are quite different in style to each other. The lower one is silver and upper one is made from German silver and has three nude (?) female (?) figures on it from one side. The scabbard is old and original to the dagger, as well as the handle, and all together it says "Afghani" to me. It seems that its creator have taken simply the spare parts that were available to him Attached Images

9th January 2008, 10:40 AM	#1
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	Jim, what do you mean by 'calyx'. Good point by the way; I thought of Central Asian origin, because of scabbard, but all reference to this particular form of Pesh (excluding scabbard) point to India.

9th January 2008, 05:53 PM	#3
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	Very interesting dagger and especially wootz pattern, Tatyana. It is possible to replace the tip of the scabbard of course, but the top would be much harder as it has to be exactly the same size and shape to fit. In my case I think the fittings were made for this particular scabbard - they fit it perfectly. It could "travel" from India to Afganistan to acquire a new dress:-)