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Acheen -- Sumatra mid 19th century.
33" overall length - 25" long blade with very shallow 19" fuller just below the spine. Feels very good in the hand. Definitely a "user" with some history. Blade probably laminated, someday I'll clean and stain it, or maybe Steve F will help?? The steel bolster is forged in a polygonal shape with two unusual side "wings". The hilt is black horn in a typical forked pommel and beautifully carved with great patina and wear from usage. The scabbard mouth is carved from a massive carved elephant ivory piece. The scabbard wood is newer than the blade and hilt, But do you often see a scabbard younger than the blade? ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by Bill Marsh; 25th March 2009 at 01:39 AM. |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Dear Bill That is the wonderfull hilt ex Artzi's that Michael recently pointed out to me in another thread. Never seen this style before , also the blade with the large protrusions, never seen that before. Wondefull piece. (BTW scabbard looks better like this) |
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Last edited by kai; 26th March 2009 at 09:59 AM. |
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Hello Bill,
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I think this is probably not from Aceh: The carved hilt seems to have some Batak influence and I'd guess it originates from an area with stronger Batak presence like Gayo or Alas. That may also explain the exceptional features at the base of the blade. I also find the protruding tang interesting - rarely seen with peudeueng panjang (please try to get an x-ray, Bill!). Quote:
Regards, Kai |
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