'Crown' mounts on sikin panjang

[asomotif]

Originally Posted by Loedjoe

A third one, with no gold remaining in the inlay. The inscription on the back of the blade is almost obliterated

Impressive piece with this combi of hilt shape, floral decoration, inlays (although gone) and the inscription. I wish we could date this one.

I assume you meanwhile used the searchfunction on this website.
if you just search on "sikin" you will find many threads.

Here is a very nice one with very rare shape and decorations.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=sikin

Best regards,
Willem