Unusual Gunong To Share
This unusual gunong is one of the latest additions to my collection. The engraved blade is 7 inches in length and 1/4 inch thick. The brass guard and ferule are cast in one piece. It has one of the older style hilt forms instead of the later more bulbous type and is made from a dark and very hard wood. It was split in two places when it arrived and these photos are after the repairs had been made. It has a hand rubbed oil finish with no lacquer or varnish of any kind. The ferule had been damaged and had a split in it that I had close and solder hence the polish. I will darken it later when I etch the blade. Unfortunately there was no scabbard with this piece to help to identify where it is from. The Naga/Dragon engraving on the blade is not of the simpilier line form but is of a more sculpted form. Any thoughts or information on this piece would be greatly appreciated.
Best,
Robert
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