Padsumbalin Panabas...

[Federico]

Originally Posted by Battara

Say, is it me or is there a theme? So far, the ornate ones (excluding those used exclusively for war) appear to be what Cato calls the "scimitar" bladed types.

Interesting observation, wish I could comment, but having not really seen or studied many panabas, I cant form an opinion as to trends, or if it is just our collections that is throwing off patterns. I would be curious to hear if this is other's experience as well.

[Rick]

Not much fancy work on either of these .
A small decorative carved band on the small one is about it .
No signs of former glory either .