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10th February 2013, 12:56 AM
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I'm one of those, he watch and didn't comment, it's because (I talk about myself) at evidence, the Koftgari work, it's Indian, and I haven't a knowledge about it if it was; Egyptian, Syrian even Ottoman, be sure that you should receive comments from my part in addition to my collection of; Islamic edged weapons, I have at least 2 other hobbies - Islamic Antique talismanic/magic bowl (Tasset el Khrada) - Islamic chapelet (Prayer beads) but our forum title, has, as mention "Ethnographic Arms and Armour"  no mention about domestic objects, even if they are quality by the way, my "Tasset el Kharda" (antiques), yet, all are engraved, come from Syria, Egypt, Middle Asia, and some from Turkey Ottoman, no one of them has Koftgari work best regards à + Dom |
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10th February 2013, 03:17 PM
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Hi Dom, Don't forget your astrolabes. We often find ourselves pontificating over the dating of Koftgari objects. I'm sure you'll agree that not only does this box have a direct military connection, but also that it's an example of koftgari that is directly comparable with those Dhal, Kula Khud, Bazu-band, even some steel hilts, shafts and decorated blades that we regularly discuss. So having datable examples of this type of decoration is supremely helpful for identification and research purposes. I've got some eygptian and ottoman syrian inlaid metalwork, but there isn't such a connection with the weapons and armour. Best Gene Last edited by Atlantia; 10th February 2013 at 04:16 PM. |
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12th February 2013, 12:28 AM
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don't flash on my astrolabes, all are just a replicas, my personal capital didn't allow me to buy a genuine one at minimum 40/50 KEuros, it's hopeless, at least for me  no one has a Koftgari work Quote:
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gave a date, and think remember me, a Sultan name inside a thugra  all the best à + Dom |
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14th February 2013, 07:42 PM
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Despite their comparative youth  Your astrolabes are beautiful items.Yes indeed, the Syrian tray! Much thicker inlay of course. Much of it made by laying thick wires side by side to create a solid. Interesting technique! Best Gene |
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14th February 2013, 11:20 PM
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 here my most beautiful Islamic astrolabes 2 over 9 ... (replicas for indo-Persian) and my third treasure, an Islamic talismanic bowl in "tombaq" (Ottoman antique) enjoy ... as well as me, when every day, I see them with pleasure all the best à + Dom |
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15th February 2013, 04:15 AM
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Getting in here late on the interesting discussion. Beautiful boxes Gene. Congratulations! Thanks for sharing!
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15th February 2013, 04:16 AM
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Also love the change in icon, Gene!
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19th February 2013, 11:01 AM
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Thanks buddy  Gald you like the new avatar. Best Gene |
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19th February 2013, 10:58 AM
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