Intersting Batangas (?) sword

Sajen · 23rd December 2012, 02:13 PM

I am more and more interested in Luzon swords/bolos. So I am seeking informations about this sword which was yesterday listed by ebay but ended early, I think someone have done a deal with the seller.
I think it is from Batangas, correct?

Lew · 23rd December 2012, 02:48 PM

I doubt this is from the Philippines the demon hilt seems Hindu. So could be some where else? Probably Indo-China or Indonesian or possibly Tibet.

Sajen · 23rd December 2012, 02:59 PM

Thank you Lew.

Where you see Hindu influence by the handle? I don't think that the sword is from Bali, so not Indonesian.

Regards,

Detlef

Tim Simmons · 23rd December 2012, 04:46 PM

The symbols on the blade look Bhudist and the blade is very dha like so I would suggest as has Lew, Indo-China. Looks like the blade is quite old? I like the guard. What a shame there is no scabbard.

fearn · 23rd December 2012, 04:59 PM

The blade looks Chinese, but the hilt does not. I wonder if it came from a Chinese enclave in the Philippines or Indonesia, or from a SEA rehilting of a Chinese saber?

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Lew · 23rd December 2012, 05:49 PM

Definately not Philippine. Here is a Buddist/Hindu demon for comparison. The Philippines is predominantly either Catholic in the north and Muslim in the south.
The hilt and guard seems newer than the blade so I think it's more for ceremonial or status than for combat.

Sajen · 23rd December 2012, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lew

Definately not Philippine. Here is a Buddist/Hindu demon for comparison. The Philippines is predominantly either Catholic in the north and Muslim in the south.
The hilt and guard seems newer than the blade so I think it's more for ceremonial or status than for combat.

Thank you Lew, now I see what you mean.

Sajen · 23rd December 2012, 08:01 PM

I just have seen that the sword is relisted so it will maybe better to close the thread!

Lew · 23rd December 2012, 09:18 PM

Closed!

23rd December 2012, 02:13 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,786	Intersting Batangas (?) sword I am more and more interested in Luzon swords/bolos. So I am seeking informations about this sword which was yesterday listed by ebay but ended early, I think someone have done a deal with the seller. I think it is from Batangas, correct? Attached Images

23rd December 2012, 05:49 PM	#6
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Definately not Philippine. Here is a Buddist/Hindu demon for comparison. The Philippines is predominantly either Catholic in the north and Muslim in the south. The hilt and guard seems newer than the blade so I think it's more for ceremonial or status than for combat. Attached Images Last edited by Lew; 23rd December 2012 at 06:00 PM.

23rd December 2012, 02:48 PM	#2
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	I doubt this is from the Philippines the demon hilt seems Hindu. So could be some where else? Probably Indo-China or Indonesian or possibly Tibet.

23rd December 2012, 02:59 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,786	Thank you Lew. Where you see Hindu influence by the handle? I don't think that the sword is from Bali, so not Indonesian. Regards, Detlef

23rd December 2012, 04:46 PM	#4
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	The symbols on the blade look Bhudist and the blade is very dha like so I would suggest as has Lew, Indo-China. Looks like the blade is quite old? I like the guard. What a shame there is no scabbard.

23rd December 2012, 04:59 PM	#5
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	The blade looks Chinese, but the hilt does not. I wonder if it came from a Chinese enclave in the Philippines or Indonesia, or from a SEA rehilting of a Chinese saber? F

23rd December 2012, 08:01 PM	#8
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,786	I just have seen that the sword is relisted so it will maybe better to close the thread!

23rd December 2012, 09:18 PM	#9
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Closed!