Another Unique Malay Sundang

Gustav · 26th September 2011, 10:32 PM

There is one slightly similar in Museum Negara Melaka.

Your specimen has lost some material abowe the greneng (or what is left of it). Is the clamp original or a restoration? Almost all with this kind of fullers I have seen are coming (now?) without clamp.

kai · 30th September 2011, 09:10 AM

Hello Gustav,

Thanks for the pics!

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There is one slightly similar in Museum Negara Melaka.

Would certainly be nice to see the full blade. OTOH, the base features are very different from Charles example - I'm not sure we can argue a close origin based on only the fullers.

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Your specimen has lost some material abowe the greneng (or what is left of it).

I'd guess that the greneng of Charles' piece are original (only slightly worn).

Regards,
Kai

26th September 2011, 10:32 PM	#1
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,295	There is one slightly similar in Museum Negara Melaka. Your specimen has lost some material abowe the greneng (or what is left of it). Is the clamp original or a restoration? Almost all with this kind of fullers I have seen are coming (now?) without clamp. Attached Images Last edited by Gustav; 26th September 2011 at 10:57 PM.