Sikin with Horn hilt and ivory scabbard mouth

[kai]

Hello Bill,

Acheen -- Sumatra mid 19th century.

I believe we're looking at an really old piece here - I'd guess early 19th c. or easily 18th c.

I think this is probably not from Aceh: The carved hilt seems to have some Batak influence and I'd guess it originates from an area with stronger Batak presence like Gayo or Alas. That may also explain the exceptional features at the base of the blade. I also find the protruding tang interesting - rarely seen with peudeueng panjang (please try to get an x-ray, Bill!).

25" long blade with very shallow 19" fuller just below the spine.

Are you sure this is one fuller? Looks more like 2 shallow ones (indistinct due to wear of the blade).

Regards,
Kai