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art-of-swords: Mughal Khanjar Dagger with rare Rock Crystal...

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 16:43:50 -0400

Mughal Khanjar Dagger with rare Rock Crystal hilt and gold inlay

An 18th century Mughal Indian Khanjar Dagger with a scarce Rock Crystal hilt. This knife is of typical of the daggers in fashion by the Mughal Court and is of a form that dates to the later 17th century throughout into the early 19th century.

The pistol grip shape of the hilt was frequently carved of jade, crystal and other precious materials, this particular example is of substantial weight and probably dates to the 18th century. The hilt is carved from one piece of transparent Rock Crystal (known today as Quartz). The blade is of Persian style and is unsually thick and robust with greatly reinforced central ridge, it is secured to the hilt with dark resin or gum fixing.

The forte is embellished with deep chiselling into the steel and applied goldwork in designs of flower blooms. There does not appear to be any visible sign of watering to the surface of the steel. The crystal hilt has some blemishes and cracks, all holds very solidly. A wonderful display piece of this rare and fragile material. 16 inches long overall.

Source & Copyright: Ashoka Arts

Dumb luck

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 17:21:06 -0400

Dumb luck indeed.

Raik hobbled back and forth in the small, dark, noise-filled basement she’d been thrown into, gently pulling against the the silver chain and manacle around her right ankle, her electric blue blood steadily dripping from her nose and onto the floor.

The only reason the skittish shapeshifting redhead was even able to limp around right now was pure luck, having been beaten half to death for ”running off and hiding from mMmmaasssster all thesse yearsssss”,and the only reason she’d been caught again in the first place was sheer stupidity; Staying out and about in the ‘humans’ dimension to kick trashcans and pull at her hair and mentally beat herself, not watching her surroundings, not listening to her surroundings… And then what happened? She was taken by surprise and a pair of silver handcuffs were slapped onto her wrists before she could shadowbend away. Pah. Idiotic mutt.

The genetically warped Lycan gradually stopped pacing and sat herself down, body hunched forwards, ears down, ashamed of herself for getting captured and worried about a few certain people.

Great… this is just fucking great… Really. Ruddy silver. Ruddy snake… FUck.

~~I do hope you realissse thiss ISS entirely your fault for getting attached and letting your emotions get the better of you.~~

You know what? I didn’t ask you, alright?

~~Yess, well… the fact that I’m in your head and know your thoughtsss sssays otherwisssse, now doessn’t it?~~

Yea… Yea whatever. Go the fuck to sleep or something Shade.

Raik, you have conversations like this in your head almost daily, and you still claim you’re perfectly sane. I don’t quite see your logic there.
Sane or not, she flops down onto her side and curls up on herself, shivering and whining under her breath until she falls asleep.

incenseand-peppermints: >Go to draw Raik with Jam>This...

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 16:34:49 -0400

incenseand-peppermints:

>Go to draw Raik with Jam
>This happens instead
>Oops.

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Sun, 17 Jun 2012 22:05:42 -0400

lexzander: Armory on Flickr. LexWPhotography.

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 20:42:09 -0400

lexzander:

Armory on Flickr.

LexWPhotography.

epicbrokenrebel: |8 8| hn pinups.dey b hard / fun as hell to...

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 04:56:12 -0400

epicbrokenrebel:

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hn

pinups.
dey b hard / fun as hell to draw

So have some Raik B>

sweetlydemented: do you ever just sit there wanting to yell fuck really loud

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 01:18:26 -0400

sweetlydemented:

do you ever just sit there wanting to yell fuck really loud

/snarls to himself when she's gone, then punches a hole right through the wall, barely grimacing at the pain in his hand. He flexes it, popping the joints lightly, before turning and limping away/ I fuckin' knew this was a mistake..

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 01:10:00 -0400

MOTHER FUCK.
EVERYTHING.
EVERYTIME.
GOD DAMNIT.
FUCK
FUCK
FUCK.

-She actually didn’t go that far away, she’s just a few blocks off, it’s hard to judge jump distance when you’re as pissed as she is. And with as loud as she’s screaming he could probably hear her. Burst of “I NEED TO SWEAR. AND KICK THINGS. AND SWEAR MORE” over, she just slumps against the wall and holds her muzzle in her hands, muttering something in some weirdass language under her breath-

Raik- /he steps back when she sniffs at him, gently pushing her muzzle away. Sure, he would have loved her help, but with his entire family on the line, he just couldn't risk it./ Please. This black shit's a part of.. m'age. Th'injuries were sustained from m'attempt on th'president's life. I can't do anythin' about it, and I -won't- /his voice grew very stern, almost a growl/ have you doin' shit about it, okay? Jus' keep yer head down an' it'll all be fine.

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 01:04:22 -0400

-All she can do is stare up at him while he talks, mood dropping by the second. Oh Goha, I don’t think you understand how much she hates behing told what to do. Sure, she’s gonna listen because she thinks so highly of you, but… Hoooooooo boy… She snarls when his voice dropped like that and takes a few steps back, ears flat against the back of her head-

Yea?

Fine. fine.
I won’t do shit. Happy?

-And then, Raik decided to run and jump through the nearest shadow. Nearest shadow being the closest dark wall. She’s just gonna go kick the shit out of some trashcans somewhere and swear her little heart out now, hmkay? Hmkay-

/sighs softly, shaking his head. His arms were black - about halfway up the lower arm - as was his injured leg and half of his good one. He was on a crutch, no longer able to have a false leg/ Babe... I'm afraid it ain't good news. I just- I wanted t'come an' say hello while I still could /coughs, a rather phlegmy sound/ Y'know?

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 00:52:00 -0400

-Don’t let that sweet “o bby lemme help you” act fool you, there’s rage tucked away just beneath the surface. She’s furious. Because who da hayll did this. They gon get they ass beat. The shapeshifter shuffles over to him slowly, brows furrowed-

Jeez… S’real sweet dove… I wish I could say it’s good t’see ya, but seein’ ya like this—- I just—- DAMNIT.
Who did it?
Th’ fucks ‘is name?

-Scootches up close and sniffs at him, seeing if maybe she could smell who did it. Raik you look silly-

/nickers at softly, bearing a grin/ Hey there, lady~

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 00:44:14 -0400

-Halfhearted, sad little grin-

Aw hell—
hey Goha… You alright?
Y’don’t… smell too good… What happened?

-her ears fold back and she frowns, awkwardly fidgeting with her hands-

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Sat, 16 Jun 2012 00:38:38 -0400

Are you a leprechaun

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 00:35:35 -0400

Neheheh.. hahahahahaaah…

No.

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Fri, 15 Jun 2012 23:32:05 -0400

zehypocri---

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 23:24:49 -0400

zehypocriticaloath:

…..Jaaaa….. h’okaayyy…

[He pushes her slowly away, arching an eyebrow. He stares at the strange creature before him]

I am a Doktor, but I’m taking you novhere. I’m a mercenary. Not a—- vhat ze hell are you?

-When touched, she grabs his wrist and sniffs at him, shifting to her normal ‘human’ form; Long red hair, bright blue eyes. Snrf. Aldous you’ve got yourself a handful here-

You still SMELL like I should know you..
~~D’ja fight in any wars…?~~
… You better be a merc and not some crazy house doctor…

-SQUINTS AT HIM and frowns before finally taking a step back and folding her hands across her chest-

M’a werewolf… but uh… some fuckass decided it’d be fun t’play doctor and screw up my genes.

I-if the offer stands. Aheh. Heh. -Ehhhhhhh... That was not enjoyable but hey, free crib.- 8|

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 23:02:43 -0400

-Snickering much like a hyena herself, she smiles back at him-

‘Course, anyone who can deal with that’s more n’ welcome t’stay… an’ obviously you’re the only one I’ve offered a bed who could deal with i’.

-SNICKERSNICKER-

-No. No. That's quite alright. Quite. Alright. Zak will just... Lie there for a second. Wide eyed.-

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 22:50:34 -0400

Nhnhnhnhhahahha…
y’sure you’re still alright stayin’ here, Stripes?

-Look at that smug ass grin. Tch. She rolls off of him and onto the floor, leaning back against the patchwork piece of furniture with a content, amused sigh-

If you're alright with giving a bed to a dirt colored bum. -Smirk-

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 22:46:09 -0400

‘Course I am.

-With that, she pushes herself up on all fours, rolls her shoulders, wags her tail aaaand tackles him; flipping the hyena and herself through Zaks shadow, landing on Raiks couch with a soft ‘fwump’. Welcome to Raiks house, please don’t have a heart attack because she doesn’t know how to warn people when she shadowbends with them.-

Yep. A bed would be nice, especially if it's a gal like you offering. -He snickers grinning widely.-

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 22:41:00 -0400

-She smirks and rolls onto her belly, chin in her hands one more-

S’that a fact? Nhn.
Sure yer alright sharin’ a place with a ‘crazy’ person?
Hmm~?