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Bought recently this dagger. The triangular blade is forged, probably a pamor blade. At the base a very small mark that looks like a N and an A. The wooden scabbard is covered with silver. Ivory hilt and copper hilt knob.
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The decorative pommel cap reminds me of Indian jewelery. I will post an example.
Last edited by Tim Simmons; 22nd June 2006 at 08:06 PM. |
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I know there is a great deal of Indian influence in Indonesia so the metalwork on this bangle might also be typical in Indonesia. An area of artifacts I have not spent time observing. Even so the similarity is quite striking.
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It looks like a rehilted bayonet blade?
I have seen a rehilted bayonet in Madurese dress before, like a Keris. Michael |
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In Central Jawa this blade form is known as a "sangkuh"; in East Jawa it is known as "buntut mimi".
The silver work in the pommel cap is similar to some work currently being done in Kota Gede. |
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Some of this type of silver work is also still being done in the southern Philippines. I agree with the bayonet observation.
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