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kai · 22nd January 2022, 08:23 PM

I agree that this sword is from western Java; not a traditional highland design though. For example, the chains and the belt hook are a colonial affectation and the silverwork seems to be from the coast.

Regards,
Kai

22nd January 2022, 08:23 PM	#7
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,218	I agree that this sword is from western Java; not a traditional highland design though. For example, the chains and the belt hook are a colonial affectation and the silverwork seems to be from the coast. Regards, Kai