Is This A Gobang Sword From Preanger, Java?

[Aslan Paladin]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Yup, it is one! Relative simple but complete and in good condition, yesterday I've seen it by the sold listings from the seller, sadly for me I haven't noticed it when it was listed, good for you! Describe it as Sundanese and not Javanese. Good catch!

Thanks for the confirmation Detlef. It's not as flashy as the silver-hilted ones but it is a honest and a complete example of a gobang. Is this a rare sword type and what do you think is its age, early 20th century as the seller stated?