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I got this mostly because I like the hilt. Appears to be carved horn. Could be wood. 26" over all length. Single edged along the curved side.
I really appreciate the Forumites' help in ID'ing this piece! |
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Hi Bill, beautiful sword!! On Zonneveld this is called klevang from Sumatra, Batak .
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Probably the best of these I've seen both in execution of the blade and the hilt. Quite nice!
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I am struck by how much the pattern of the carving resembles Burmese wood and ivory carving (southern Burmese, that is, right above the Malay peninsula is where a lot was originally done). The piece is completely different from anything Burmese, so I'm not suggesting its from there. Hopefully I can find a good photo for comparison. Stay tuned.
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Absolutely stunning.
Steve |
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Beautiful!
That's a great hilt. Haven't seen them before with silver, like yours. Michael |
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Even though I cannot help with ID...I can appreciate a well crafted weapon...very nice Bill
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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!" |
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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 |
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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. |
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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.
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