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Peter Dekker · 10th January 2016, 05:27 PM

Hello guys,

Something I wanted to share with you. A Sumatran saber from the Aceh region, described locally as peudeueng peusangan with a "hulu meu apet" Indian styled basket hilt. This particular one has some condition issues, but it makes up for some of that with its rather spectacular grip covered with an intricate basket pattern of pale gold colored wire, I'm guessing brass.

It seems to have a western import blade. It is relatively thin and springy, with three fullers and a false backedge. There is a marking on the base that looks British to me. If so, I wonder whether it is from the time that the British East India Company was still present in Aceh.

Thoughts / comments very welcome!

10th January 2016, 05:27 PM	#1
Peter Dekker Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kingdom of the Netherlands Posts: 63	Peudeueng peusangan from Aceh Hello guys, Something I wanted to share with you. A Sumatran saber from the Aceh region, described locally as peudeueng peusangan with a "hulu meu apet" Indian styled basket hilt. This particular one has some condition issues, but it makes up for some of that with its rather spectacular grip covered with an intricate basket pattern of pale gold colored wire, I'm guessing brass. It seems to have a western import blade. It is relatively thin and springy, with three fullers and a false backedge. There is a marking on the base that looks British to me. If so, I wonder whether it is from the time that the British East India Company was still present in Aceh. Thoughts / comments very welcome! Attached Images Last edited by Peter Dekker; 10th January 2016 at 05:33 PM. Reason: Attachments didn't load