8th May 2013, 10:11 AM | #1 |
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My new barong/barung
Hello all,
one of my latest acquisitions has turned up and I was hoping for some help in identifying it (age, area etc). the overall length is 530mm / 20.5 inch, blade length 390mm / 15.5inch blade thickness nearest to hilt sleeve 8mm / 5/16inch the blade looks like it has been taken to with possibly an abrasive the hilt seems to be horn? thanks for any help provided |
8th May 2013, 12:09 PM | #2 |
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What a nice quality example! The pommel does, indeed, look like horn which is quite rare! Nice carving too! I would suggest trying to etch the blade on this one. It may have a very "active" pattern in the blade.
Great pick up!! |
8th May 2013, 04:05 PM | #3 |
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I agree with Charles - etch the blade - I see the possibility of patterns in the blade.
I also agree with Charles - this is horn, rare, and I like the carvings. Would you post pictures of the top of the pommel please? On date - I am thinking as is - last quarter of the 19th century. Where? - well harder but certainly in the Sulu region. |
9th May 2013, 07:47 AM | #4 |
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Thanks guys,
have posted more pics of the pommel, let me know if you want more pics thanks |
12th May 2013, 10:37 AM | #5 |
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Beautiful barung!
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12th May 2013, 03:36 PM | #6 |
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Great barong Imas560 , I really like seeing these horn hilted ones in particular. Congratulations on a finding such a beautiful new addition to your collection. Looking forward to seeing what an etch might reveal.
Best, Robert |
13th May 2013, 03:49 AM | #7 |
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Thanks everyone,
I'm hunting through posts to the forum to find best way to etch. |
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