Barong from ebay, what do you think?

Sajen · 9th January 2013, 04:28 PM

Hi Mross,

very nice barong with the attached coins at the scabbard and the complete rattan binding. I have watched this one also. Your dating seems correct, around the turn of the centuries but correct 19th/20th, the 19th century start at 1. January 1801.
Personally I wouldn't etch the blade since the lamination is good visible.
Have attached some pictures from the auction so we don't need to jump.

Regards,

Detlef

9th January 2013, 04:28 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	Hi Mross, very nice barong with the attached coins at the scabbard and the complete rattan binding. I have watched this one also. Your dating seems correct, around the turn of the centuries but correct 19th/20th, the 19th century start at 1. January 1801. Personally I wouldn't etch the blade since the lamination is good visible. Have attached some pictures from the auction so we don't need to jump. Regards, Detlef Attached Images