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Old 24th August 2014, 07:05 PM   #1
Ganja Iras
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i presenting the pic of an old bugis alameng
in gold ,diamonds and emerald
a very rare blade and very good condition of scabard and hilt
any comments are welcom

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Old 25th August 2014, 01:25 AM   #2
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Wonderful, Is there any way that you could post close-up detailed photos of the hilt, blade, scabbard ?

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Old 25th August 2014, 01:27 AM   #3
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This is the nicest example I have ever seen!

I have seen pictures of one in silver, but not gold.........Thank you.

What museum is this from?
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Old 25th August 2014, 06:40 AM   #4
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Is it from Sumbawa?

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Old 25th August 2014, 07:37 AM   #5
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Hello Ganja Iras,

would like to see some close ups when possible. Here you can see my one in silver: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=alamang

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Old 25th August 2014, 02:11 PM   #6
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Hi guys ,

I am sorry that i cant give you more detils pic's now ,but i will do it soon.
and it is from sumbawa ,collected by a young ancient weapons collector in lombok
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Old 25th August 2014, 06:47 PM   #7
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Lovely, superb example....certainly the cream of the crop of Alamangs from top to bottom.
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