Different Borneo sword

VVV · 2nd April 2013, 11:02 PM

Skip my earlier reference because the picture in the Leiden database isn't good enough for the other forumites to see.
Here is one of my Mendalam hilts as a comparison (ex-Arjan's collection).

Michael

Maurice · 2nd April 2013, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by VVV

For the possible Mendalam similarity of the hilt, check the hilt of 1219-299 in the Leiden database.
I didn't want to bring it up earlier when there was still disagreement about the blade but now maybe is the time to discuss the hilt separately?

Michael

I'll have a look in a minute. I wasn't ready with my former post as I had some trouble with posting an image.

I'll have it posted here than...
Here the second "similarity" I meant to say in my former post, but than also very different...

Maurice · 2nd April 2013, 11:13 PM

Michael, I know what you mean by the Leiden number as I've images of the handle (not to be found in the database)...

Again I see several similarities, but also not performed as usual.
Also there are to be seen motifs we see in handles more to the North (Sarawak), like the square holes at the sides of the handle and the carved veinlets..

Maurice

2nd April 2013, 11:02 PM	#1
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Skip my earlier reference because the picture in the Leiden database isn't good enough for the other forumites to see. Here is one of my Mendalam hilts as a comparison (ex-Arjan's collection). Michael Attached Images Last edited by VVV; 2nd April 2013 at 11:12 PM. Reason: The database picture of the hilt has been changed

2nd April 2013, 11:13 PM	#3
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,453	Michael, I know what you mean by the Leiden number as I've images of the handle (not to be found in the database)... Again I see several similarities, but also not performed as usual. Also there are to be seen motifs we see in handles more to the North (Sarawak), like the square holes at the sides of the handle and the carved veinlets.. Maurice