Sword from Java or Sumatra/blade inscribed with words

CharlesS · 18th September 2008, 01:37 PM

The blade style here certainly seems pedang lurus-like in appearance, but almost moves to be a more yataghan-like tusuk form.

While the hilt and scabbard are not typically Javanese in appearance, I would hazard a guess that they are an artist's interpretations of an "art deco" decor for an otherwise traditional sword.

I agree that it probably is Javanese and likely comparatively late, not much more than 100 years old, if that.

It is a lovely, and graceful piece.

18th September 2008, 01:37 PM	#11
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	The blade style here certainly seems *pedang lurus-like in appearance, but almost moves to be a more yataghan-like tusuk* form. While the hilt and scabbard are not typically Javanese in appearance, I would hazard a guess that they are an artist's interpretations of an "art deco" decor for an otherwise traditional sword. I agree that it probably is Javanese and likely comparatively late, not much more than 100 years old, if that. It is a lovely, and graceful piece.