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Originally Posted by Ian
Hi Jeff,
I think that's a good looking sword and similar in blade style to some of the locally made precursors of the "Dutch klewang." Hard to say when it was made, but I would guess at late 19th C. You would have a better idea being able to inspect it directly.
Colonially influenced local swords are an interesting topic, and SE Asia is a fertile area to find examples.
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Thank you. Any thoughts on where it is from?