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Join Date: Apr 2020
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Seeking an i.d on this Indonesian short sword please. Twistcore blade, scabbard collar of woven gold thread. Hilt of horn. The sword is very finely forged with a lovely distal taper to a fine point and is very light. 37cm blade length. The foot of the scabbard is horn. Thanks
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Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Vlissingen, Netherlands
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A very unusual type. Hilt and shape wise, I would consider it being made in Lombok. The blade shows a typical 'Turkish ribbon' pattern, to me only seen in Yataghan leaf shaped blades and rarely on Indian swords. I never encountered it on Indonesian blades before, there might be an Islamic link with the Turkish style and Lombok.
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Germany, Dortmund
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Hello Sid,
Agree with Peter, Lombok or Bali for the origin. Similar handles I know from betel pestle handles. Beautiful blade! Regards, Detlef Last edited by Sajen; 5th July 2023 at 04:36 PM. Reason: Add picture |
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#4 |
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Thanks Peter and Detlef
I am grateful for your thoughts on this item. Regards Sid |
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Certainly has eye appeal; but is it a Dealer's combination of various pieces from other ethno items?
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It's not a marriage or anything shonky like that in my view.
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