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9th December 2025, 12:35 PM
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The carving is typical Southern Chinese in style, probably not earlier then 1920ties, possibly later. I guess, an older hilt did get embellished. Chinese communities were everywhere.
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10th December 2025, 03:30 AM
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Location: Louisville, KY
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I've noticed that Chinese ivory carved hilts exhibit this type of fine carving detail.
Lost the bid on it. 
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13th December 2025, 03:31 AM
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The photos could be deceiving due to the poor quality, but i find it interesting that such a relatively high end carved ivory hilt is married to this pretty low level keris blade.
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13th December 2025, 08:01 PM
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My thoughts too, which makes me think that this was married by a later owner or seller.
The style is Sulu, but the carving is more Chinese. I've seen work like this from Chinese living in the Philippines. |
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