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Sharing some of my grails. I'm into collecting moro swords.
If anyone could share more regarding these grails will be much appreciated. |
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I didn't noticed that images where not uploaded due to its size.. Will repost soon..
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Here it is... Probably the photos weren't been uploaded in the original post due to size issues.
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Hello Hefezola:
Thanks for sharing your kris and barung. The kris appears to be a broad-bladed example from the Sulu Archipelago, dating from mid-20th C I would think. It is missing its other stirrup, or it is a very unusual single stirrup example with the stirrup on the back side of the blade (I have never seen that before, so I think it is probably missing the other one). The hilt is a horse hoof style commonly found on mid-20th C examples. The barung are all Sulu as well (probably Tausug) and likely date from the 20th C. One is missing part of its kakatua pommel, but it is 20th C too. Each of your swords has been cleaned very well and I like the subtle etching that you have given them--the patterns are clear. Did you use nitrol or acetic acid? Ian |
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Very pretty pieces, and as Ian says, showing a lot of lovely patterning.
I'm particularly fond of the half-waved kris form (rantai I believe it's called), so I'm envious. |
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Thank you for your inputs... Is there in any way I could do for etchibg where patterns and lines come out boldly? |
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I think they are fine as they are.
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Yep. Just fine etching for me too.
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Here are some of my Philippine holy grails:
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