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![]() This sword has a few interesting features. The first is the stamp with Arabic inscription. I make out the numerals 1110 which would translate to roughly around 1688 on the Western calendar which seems a bit early for this blade but maybe not. Perhaps the date is based on a different calendar. Am hoping the inscription provides additional insights. This blade also has the faux European markings but the stamping is about as clear and precise as I have seen. Finally, the hilt motif is very interesting. The fish style motif seems to be a very strong Asian influence.
Looking forward to thoughts and hopefully a translation on the stamp. Thank you. |
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![]() Hi,
Stamps are quite reminiscent of these. This one belongs to Jens. Regards, Norman. |
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![]() Hi,
This one belongs to me. Regards, Norman. |
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![]() I think it is 1115.
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![]() Perhaps this is easier to read. I think Ariel is right about the date--converts to 1698 Gregorian.
. Last edited by Ian : 29th August 2020 at 08:38 PM. |
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Yes, Jens example also has the Faux European markings but I noticed under the langet his example also has a stamped cartouche. Would be interesting to see if they have similar translations. |
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Nice looking sword. Thanks for sharing and good to see another example of this blade mark. |
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Thanks Ian. Yes, that does make it easier and hopefully someone will be able to translate. |
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Thanks Ariel. |
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![]() Nice tulwar.
The text in the round staamp says 'Ibrahim'. |
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Thanks Jen. I appreciate the info on the stamp on your blade. Hopefully someone will be able to translate mine. |
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![]() Hello,
The date in the cartouche may have a different meaning, like the year when the swordsmith shop was founded... maybe... ![]() |
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![]() Hey Rick,
I cant understand but I can transliterate I think it says عالمكمرث or عالمكرث Alamkarth or Alamkamarth Beautiful sword btw |
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![]() It says
عالمگیر شاهی ۱۱۱۵ “ ‘Alamgir Shahi 1115” ‘Alamgir was the regnal name of Aurangzeb and the title ‘Alamgir Shahi was used for officers in his service. The year 1115 AH = 1703-4 AD. |
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Thank you very much Kwiatek! This is very helpful information and really nails down the time period for this blade. |
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![]() Anyhow, these blades are are looking great... excepting that they appear to be somehow over-cleaned.
Also considering their age, there is a good chance they are wootz. So, if they were mine, I would do some polishing and etching to try and reveal the wootz pattern (if there is any), or to give the blade some patina, more consistent with its age. |
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Hi, I suspect you are referring to the sword that belongs to me. I would heartily agree with you but unfortunately in this case the hilt of the sword was covered in black and gold paint and the blade had been attacked with a grinder hence the 'restoration' process was a lot more agressive than normal. Regards, Norman. |
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![]() Hello Norman,
Yes, I know that sometimes the blade needs some additional polishing to remove the scars from previous abuse. It still is a lovely blade! ![]() |
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