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Hello,
I just aquired a few new blades and among them is the rencong in the photos. Both, hilt and scabbard, appear to be made of bone and the blade, while strong blade is integral with the bolster. The blade was obviously heavily corroded and roughly cleaned so I cannot discern any traces of lamination. Total length in scabbard is 37 cm (14.6"). Blade length is 17.5 cm (6.9"). Any comments will be welcomed! |
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Hello Marius,
This is a later example, probably from the second half of the 20th century. The blade is reasonably done but shows the flow of lines and details of, say, the post-WW2 period. The hilt and scabbard show more differences compared to antique examples. The floral decoration seems more of a general Malay style and I'm not convinced these were crafted in Aceh. There was (and still is) quite a local Chinese/Malay industry in Medan producing old-looking pieces for the curio market. Regards, Kai |
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Had no idea about the hilt and the scabbard as I am not familiar with the traditional patterns. Thank you once more! ![]() |
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I must back up what Kai says about the later make.
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Hello Marius,
is this the original picture from the auction? When it is I think that it is older as before suggested. Regards, Detlef |
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