Mystery sword #153

Bill M · 26th September 2006, 10:36 PM

Had to see the silver cleaned.

Does anyone know what this sword is called? Best I have so far is a Batak.

Don't really want to keep calling it "Mystery Sword 153!"

VVV · 26th September 2006, 11:07 PM

How about Klewang as Flavio posted?

According to van Zonneveld as well as Sibeth's Batak book it's Batak.
But according to Fisher's Leiden catalogue on Sumatra it's from (or found in) Palembang.
Actually the scabbard, and shape of the blade, of those Klewang look more Palembang than Batak?

Michael

Bill M · 27th September 2006, 12:15 AM

I have it on good authority that it is

"very nice, but I would say that it not Batak. It looks to me from the style and quality of workmanship to be from the Palambang area of Sumatra."

I think that you are right VVV.

Battara · 27th September 2006, 12:48 AM

You know, cleaning the silver raises the value. It's bronze that should never be cleaned (steel is a different subject). Age will already darken recesses that add definition of the design. Just food for thought.

26th September 2006, 11:07 PM	#2
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	How about Klewang as Flavio posted? According to van Zonneveld as well as Sibeth's Batak book it's Batak. But according to Fisher's Leiden catalogue on Sumatra it's from (or found in) Palembang. Actually the scabbard, and shape of the blade, of those Klewang look more Palembang than Batak? Michael Last edited by VVV; 26th September 2006 at 11:28 PM. Reason: additional info and sources

26th September 2006, 10:36 PM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	All right guys, you got me cleaning the hilt! Had to see the silver cleaned. Does anyone know what this sword is called? Best I have so far is a Batak. Don't really want to keep calling it "Mystery Sword 153!" Attached Images

27th September 2006, 12:15 AM	#3
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	I have it on good authority that it is "very nice, but I would say that it not Batak. It looks to me from the style and quality of workmanship to be from the Palambang area of Sumatra." I think that you are right VVV.

27th September 2006, 12:48 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	You know, cleaning the silver raises the value. It's bronze that should never be cleaned (steel is a different subject). Age will already darken recesses that add definition of the design. Just food for thought.