Chapter 2909: Mamluk cavalry statue

In the antique shop, Ye Tian and David are enjoying the many antique cultural relics and artworks displayed on the shelves, or so-called antique cultural relics and artworks, and they seem to be very engaged.
Yusuf stood by and accompanied them on the tour. From time to time, he introduced the origin of the corresponding goods to them, and communicated with Ye Tian in a low voice.
Ahmed and the senior Egyptian policeman who were also in this antique shop, the two shop assistants and several customers who walked into the shop one after another, stood a little later, watching Ye Tian and the others, everyone was full of eyes. curious.
While they were talking, Ye Tian and the others came to a new shelf, which was also full of goods.
Ye Tian quickly glanced at the items on this shelf, then reached out and picked up an Arab machete, and looked at it with interest.
This Arab machete seems to have some history. The scabbard made of sterling silver has been dull and lost its luster. The scabbard is engraved with fine Arabic patterns and some ancient Arabic characters.
On the scabbard of this Arab machete, there should have been some gems inlaid, but unfortunately, these gems have long since disappeared. They should have been pried away, leaving only a bare base.
There are also several exposed bases on the brass guard and handle of this Arab machete. The gems inlaid on it have long been pried away.
The handguard on the grip part of the handle has also been replaced. The carved patterns on the handguard also match the patterns on the other positions of the handle. It does not seem to be a violation of harmony!
Ye Tian checked the scabbard, then pressed the mechanism on the handle, trying to draw out the Arab machete.
At the next moment, a cold light flashed before everyone's eyes, and Ye Tian successfully pulled this Arab machete out of the scabbard and presented it in front of everyone.
There are some rust marks on the knife body of this Arab machete, but not many. The forging marks on the knife body are clearly visible, and the exquisite patterns are like clouds and flowing water, layered on top of each other, all over the blade.
On both sides of the blade of this Arab machete, there is a deep groove of blood on each side. The blade is extremely sharp, shining with a deadly cold light, and it makes you feel cold when you look at it.
Compared with the general Arab machete, the blade of this knife is a bit longer, and the arc of the blade seems to be smaller.
In addition, on both sides of the blade of this Arab machete, near the handle, there are engraved a line of Arabic and a few French letters, as well as a clearly visible emblem.
Ye Tian took this Arab machete and examined it carefully, then he pondered for a moment before he said:
"If I'm not mistaken, this should be the famous Damascus knife, and it is the Mamluk Cavalry Sabre. Both the Damascus knife and the Mamluk Cavalry have left a strong mark in history!
Judging from the characters engraved on both sides of the blade, this Damascus knife should have been cast from the end of the eighteenth century to the beginning of the nineteenth century. The French letters on the side of the blade and this emblem belonged to the Napoleonic Guards. Sign.
At the end of the eighteenth century, when Napoleon expedition to Egypt, he was shocked by the powerful combat power of the Mamluk cavalry, so he formed a Mamluk cavalry unit and became his guard army, followed him in the four directions, and made many achievements !
In the famous Battle of Austerlitz, in the suppression of the people's uprising in Madrid, and even after Napoleon's defeat at the Battle of Waterloo, the Mamluk Guards played an important role.
Although this Damascus knife looks almost perfect, the steel used is a bit wrong. It is not the famous Uzi steel, and this Mamluk cavalry knife should not have been on the battlefield. It seems to lack a bit of murderous aura!
Another point is that the history of this Mamluk cavalry knife does not seem to be more than two hundred years old. According to my judgment, the time when this knife was really cast should be the end of the nineteenth century, not the eighteenth when Napoleon conquered Egypt. end of the century!
Of course, it is also possible that I am wrong! Mr. Yusuf, can you introduce this exquisite Damascus knife. Where did you get this knife? What do you think of this Mamluk cavalry knife? I would love to find out! "
With that said, Ye Tian gently pulled a knife, and then turned to look at Yusuf who was standing next to him.
The moment he turned his head, his gaze seemed to inadvertently swept across another piece of goods on the shelf, and a hint of surprise flashed across his eyes.
It was a rusty bronze sculpture about fifty centimeters high. The figure it carved was a Mamluk cavalry who charged into battle.
Moreover, this is a modern Mamluk cavalry. The Damascus knife in his hand, the pistol pinned to his waist, and the rifle hung on the side of the saddle are enough to explain his identity.
It can be seen that the age of this bronze sculpture is not too far away, the farthest is only the middle and late nineteenth century, and it is more likely to be a modern handicraft made in the 20th century!
The rust on this bronze sculpture floats on the surface, it is not difficult to remove, and the production is not exquisite.
From this point, it can be inferred that these rust traces may be buried underground, but they are more likely to be artificially worn, just to increase the sense of age and enhance the value of this bronze sculpture!
In Ye Tian's eyes, this bronze sculpture, which is not too old and has little value, radiates a bright and dazzling light, and a refreshing aura flows all over his body.
Obviously, inside this modern Mamluk cavalry sculpture, there is a valuable top antique cultural relic hidden. The bronze sculpture outside is just a cover, just to confuse others!
Ye Tian's gaze swept across this bronze sculpture, without staying in the slightest, nor revealing any flaws.
Hearing what Ye Tian said, Yusuf did not immediately respond. Instead, he looked at the Damascus knife, pondered for a moment, and then nodded and said:
"That's right, Steven, this Damascus knife in your hand is indeed the famous Mamluk cavalry knife. It is not the famous Uzi steel, and this cavalry knife shouldn't be used to fight on the battlefield.
Since the birth of Damascus knives, after hundreds of thousands of years of development and consumption, the precious Uzi steel has been exhausted in the 19th century, and it is difficult to find a large number of Uzi steel forged Damascus knives.
The remaining Uzi steel has become extremely precious and worth no less than gold. Most of the Damascus knives forged by later generations are made of composite steel. Strictly speaking, they are not Damascus knives~EbookFREE.me~This horse The forging date of the Muruk cavalry knife should be in the nineteenth century. The Napoleonic Guards' logo is enough to explain it, but I can’t be sure of the exact date of the forging, perhaps it was the end of the nineteenth century.
Judging from the preservation status, this knife has indeed not been on the battlefield, and there is no trace of the knife on its body. The purpose of its casting may be for decoration, or it may be the handwriting of an antique dealer..."
Ye Tian laughed softly and nodded softly, apparently agreeing with Yusuf's analysis.
Next, Yusuf introduced the origin of this Mamluk cavalry knife. It was collected at the Khalili market. Where it came from is untestable!
In a blink of an eye, twenty minutes passed.
Ye Tian and the others finally came out of Yusuf's antique shop and once again came to the street outside.
At this time, Ye Tian seemed to have a small box in his hand, which contained an antique relic from the ancient Egyptian period, not the Damascus knife or the Mamluk cavalry sculpture.
As for the value of this ancient Egyptian cultural relic, Ye Tian naturally knew that the price he received for this antique cultural relic was negligible!
In Yusuf’s antique shop, he found more than just this ancient Egyptian relic and the Mamluk cavalry sculpture, but also other surprising discoveries, and more than one!
However, instead of buying these neglected antique relics and artworks, he kept these findings in mind and photographed them with a pinhole camera.
Those who sweep these top antique cultural relics and artworks will come here later and swept away these top antique cultural relics and artworks!
After walking out of Yusuf’s antique shop, Ye Tian glanced at the market that became more lively, and then took David and the others to go deeper into the market and continue to mop up!