Another interesting sword

Bill M · 10th August 2007, 10:25 PM

35" Overall length. 27" blade. Needs a little repair, but was taking pictures for insurance and thought that I would post it for comments.

I think it once had hair. The patina looks like maybe had libations poured on it?

Any ideas?

kai · 10th August 2007, 11:59 PM

Hello Bill,

Yes, definitely with tufts of hair on both faces of the pommel.

This piece seems to fall within Albert van Zonneveld's "type a" of swords from the Timor group islands (cp. Fig. 577). The hilt seems very close to the Surik from central Timor (Fig. 554) but the scabbard seems to prevent it from being classified as such? I haven't found any matching scabbard - hopefully it may help to further narrow down its origin!

Regards,
Kai

spiral · 11th August 2007, 01:04 AM

Nice spine & fuller effect. Good in the hand I imagine?

Spiral

Marcokeris · 11th August 2007, 06:14 PM

Beautifull piece

10th August 2007, 10:25 PM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Another interesting sword 35" Overall length. 27" blade. Needs a little repair, but was taking pictures for insurance and thought that I would post it for comments. I think it once had hair. The patina looks like maybe had libations poured on it? Any ideas? Attached Images

10th August 2007, 11:59 PM	#2
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,254	Hello Bill, Yes, definitely with tufts of hair on both faces of the pommel. This piece seems to fall within Albert van Zonneveld's "type a" of swords from the Timor group islands (cp. Fig. 577). The hilt seems very close to the Surik from central Timor (Fig. 554) but the scabbard seems to prevent it from being classified as such? I haven't found any matching scabbard - hopefully it may help to further narrow down its origin! Regards, Kai

11th August 2007, 01:04 AM	#3
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	Nice spine & fuller effect. Good in the hand I imagine? Spiral

11th August 2007, 06:14 PM	#4
Marcokeris Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Italy Posts: 928	Beautifull piece