Our new toy - An unusual barong sword

Oriental-Arms · 22nd July 2006, 08:56 PM

This is our latest toy, a Barong sword with unusual carved handle:

and a close up on the handle.

For more details see: Unusual barong Sword

We would love to hear opinions from the Barong experts on possible origin and age.

ariel · 22nd July 2006, 09:14 PM

Artzi,
To hell with the carving, just good to hear from you!

Rick · 22nd July 2006, 09:24 PM

What Ariel said!

Comparing this with Fig.62 in Cato's Moro Swords I come to the conclusion that it's a variation on the Naga motif .
A very nice acquisition ; congratulations !!

Battara · 22nd July 2006, 10:44 PM

I just saw this on your site (grumble, grumble, envy, envy

). Nice piece, I would guess middle of 19thc especially due to the carving.

Ian · 23rd July 2006, 02:19 AM

Agree with Rick. A rare Naga variant hilt on a blade that shows a lot of lamination with a pretty etch. Lovely piece. Thanks for showing us this one Artzi.

When you think about moving this one on, well ... you know ... call ...

Ian.

spiral · 23rd July 2006, 03:06 AM

Another lovely piece Artzi, congratulations!

I hope you publish your collection one day.

Spiral

22nd July 2006, 08:56 PM	#1
Oriental-Arms Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Haifa, Israel Posts: 183	Our new toy - An unusual barong sword This is our latest toy, a Barong sword with unusual carved handle: and a close up on the handle. For more details see: Unusual barong Sword We would love to hear opinions from the Barong experts on possible origin and age.

23rd July 2006, 02:19 AM	#5
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,203	Verrry nice Agree with Rick. A rare Naga variant hilt on a blade that shows a lot of lamination with a pretty etch. Lovely piece. Thanks for showing us this one Artzi. When you think about moving this one on, well ... you know ... call ... Ian.

22nd July 2006, 09:14 PM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Artzi, To hell with the carving, just good to hear from you!

22nd July 2006, 09:24 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	What Ariel said! Comparing this with Fig.62 in Cato's Moro Swords I come to the conclusion that it's a variation on the Naga motif . A very nice acquisition ; congratulations !!

22nd July 2006, 10:44 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,225	I just saw this on your site (grumble, grumble, envy, envy ). Nice piece, I would guess middle of 19thc especially due to the carving.

23rd July 2006, 03:06 AM	#6
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	Another lovely piece Artzi, congratulations! I hope you publish your collection one day. Spiral