Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Sword from Sumatara with early European Blade

Norman McCormick · 29th April 2009, 11:50 PM

Hi,
The appearance of this blade would probably place it, according to the usual typology, as an Xa or thereabouts. This type was most commonly used from the 11th through to the end of the 13th Cent. Although not impossible it is highly improbable that the blade would be in this age range therefore I think that the key to determining age/origin would be through the engraving. With this in mind I wouldn't discount non-European manufacture. I am unable to offer any insight as the mark is not legible enough, for me at least, to make, even at best, an educated guess. I hope more qualified members will join in, nevertheless a nice piece regardless of origin.
Regards,
Norman.

29th April 2009, 11:50 PM	#2
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,613	Hi, The appearance of this blade would probably place it, according to the usual typology, as an Xa or thereabouts. This type was most commonly used from the 11th through to the end of the 13th Cent. Although not impossible it is highly improbable that the blade would be in this age range therefore I think that the key to determining age/origin would be through the engraving. With this in mind I wouldn't discount non-European manufacture. I am unable to offer any insight as the mark is not legible enough, for me at least, to make, even at best, an educated guess. I hope more qualified members will join in, nevertheless a nice piece regardless of origin. Regards, Norman.