Our new toy - An unusual barong sword

[Oriental-Arms]

This is our latest toy, a Barong sword with unusual carved handle:

http://www.oriental-arms.com/photos/items/52/002252/ph-0.jpg

and a close up on the handle.

http://www.oriental-arms.com/photos/items/52/002252/ph-2.jpg

For more details see: Unusual barong Sword (http://www.oriental-arms.com/item.php?id=2252)

We would love to hear opinions from the Barong experts on possible origin and age.

[ariel]

Artzi,
To hell with the carving, just good to hear from you!

[Rick]

What Ariel said!

Comparing this with Fig.62 in Cato's Moro Swords I come to the conclusion that it's a variation on the Naga motif .
A very nice acquisition ; congratulations !!

[Battara]

I just saw this on your site (grumble, grumble, envy, envy :mad: ). Nice piece, I would guess middle of 19thc especially due to the carving.

[Ian]

Agree with Rick. A rare Naga variant hilt on a blade that shows a lot of lamination with a pretty etch. Lovely piece. Thanks for showing us this one Artzi.

When you think about moving this one on, well ... you know ... call ...

Ian.

[spiral]

Another lovely piece Artzi, congratulations!

I hope you publish your collection one day.

Spiral

[Rick]

Sulu in origin judging from the punto .

[mmontoro]

Very beautiful. Thank you for sharing this.