Featured Help identify. Crafts from Bamyan valley, Afghanistan.

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Alex_, Aug 19, 2024.

  1. Alex_

    Alex_ New Member

    Hello, dear all.
    I travelled in Afghanistan a couple of month ago, and in Bamian valley locals gave me this crafts.
    I would like to figure out, what it is.
    If you have some ideas and can help with identification - I would be grateful.
    Thank you.


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    Alex_, Aug 19, 2024
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  2. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Welcome the the forum Alex-very interesting iconography.Is Afghanistan welcoming Western tourists now and how did you choose to go there ?
     
    bosko69, Aug 20, 2024
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  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Were these crafts they had made?
     
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  4. kentworld

    kentworld Well-Known Member

    Interesting. The crossed swords symbol is the only one familiar to me. The "inscriptions" look like a cross between Asian (Chinese) characters and Cyrillic.
     
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  5. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Hi, Alex...an' welcome!
    Roughly what size are those pieces?
     
    wlwhittier, Aug 20, 2024
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  6. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Darn good question Whit and well putt.
     
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