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fernando · 6th February 2010, 07:23 PM

Said to be from trhe 19th century, which i beleived.
It has thirteen (precious?) stones all over the scabbard, in various colours.
Scabbard said to be silver, which i have also beleived.
Origin said to be Malay, which i wouldn't know for myself.
It has total 68 cms (27") length, blade measures 45 cms (18").
Coments will be so much welcome, namely whether this type of 'weapon' is a common item, or something not often seen; or would this be a tourist thing or an apparatus for a person with status?
Also i would like to know how you name these things, both in english but specially in the origin language ... certainly transliterated.
Thanks a lot in advance.
Fernando

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6th February 2010, 07:23 PM	#1
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,666	A sword sceptre ... Malay? Said to be from trhe 19th century, which i beleived. It has thirteen (precious?) stones all over the scabbard, in various colours. Scabbard said to be silver, which i have also beleived. Origin said to be Malay, which i wouldn't know for myself. It has total 68 cms (27") length, blade measures 45 cms (18"). Coments will be so much welcome, namely whether this type of 'weapon' is a common item, or something not often seen; or would this be a tourist thing or an apparatus for a person with status? Also i would like to know how you name these things, both in english but specially in the origin language ... certainly transliterated. Thanks a lot in advance. Fernando . Attached Images Last edited by fernando; 6th February 2010 at 07:41 PM.