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Originally Posted by fernando

A senseless inscription .. and a real silver mark ? .

There seems to be logic in that statement, did the Dutch institute a system of silver proof marks in the region?

It is a very pretty piece Marius. Does the button on the end of the sheath show Bugis influence?

I'm an odd duck in that what would drive me crazy is trying to figure out what vegetation the artist is trying to show. Especially the flowers.

Good luck on deciphering the inscription.