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Old 7th May 2005, 11:53 PM   #2
CharlesS
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This sword could certainly be from Lumbok, but the influences are Balinese, as are many Lumbok keris influences. The blade appears older, say late 19th Cent. or so. The hilt may be old as well, and seems to be quality carving in horn. I believe the scabbard and silver encasement are much later.
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