Katipunan Matulis Short Sword?

Robert · 23rd September 2013, 05:52 AM

Hello Jose, Another great addition to your collection. I'm in total agreement with your initial assessment of this piece as to age and origin. Looking at the carving though the person depicted on the hilt looks more to me of being of Asian origin, possible Japanese or Chinese? Congratulation on such a great find.

Best,
Robert

P.S.
You know where to send it when you grow tired of looking at it.

Sajen · 23rd September 2013, 07:13 AM

Hello Jose,

very nice matulis! I am in agreement with you, the hilt person look spanish, so you have also the time frame when it was made IMHO.

Regards,

Detlef

Robert · 23rd September 2013, 07:28 PM

Just a thought, could this possibly be the likeness of Marcelo Hilario del Pilar ?

Sajen · 23rd September 2013, 08:15 PM

Why not!

VANDOO · 23rd September 2013, 10:23 PM

A VERY LIKELY CANDIDATE AS HE WAS A HERO OF THE PHILIPPINES THOUGH HE WAS ALSO SPANISH. THE CUT OF THE COAT AND THE TIE LOOK SIMULAR TO THAT TIME PERIOD AND HIS STATION IN LIFE. IF THE CARVING SHOWS ANY MASONIC SYMBOLS THAT WOULD CLINCH IT AS TO WHO IT IS.

Battara · 23rd September 2013, 11:50 PM

I thought of an early Pilar. Was not sure enough though.

Unfortunately not one Masonic or other symbol on it.

23rd September 2013, 08:15 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	Why not! Attached Images

23rd September 2013, 05:52 AM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Jose, Another great addition to your collection. I'm in total agreement with your initial assessment of this piece as to age and origin. Looking at the carving though the person depicted on the hilt looks more to me of being of Asian origin, possible Japanese or Chinese? Congratulation on such a great find. Best, Robert P.S. You know where to send it when you grow tired of looking at it.

23rd September 2013, 07:13 AM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	Hello Jose, very nice matulis! I am in agreement with you, the hilt person look spanish, so you have also the time frame when it was made IMHO. Regards, Detlef

23rd September 2013, 07:28 PM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Just a thought, could this possibly be the likeness of Marcelo Hilario del Pilar ?

23rd September 2013, 10:23 PM	#5
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	A VERY LIKELY CANDIDATE AS HE WAS A HERO OF THE PHILIPPINES THOUGH HE WAS ALSO SPANISH. THE CUT OF THE COAT AND THE TIE LOOK SIMULAR TO THAT TIME PERIOD AND HIS STATION IN LIFE. IF THE CARVING SHOWS ANY MASONIC SYMBOLS THAT WOULD CLINCH IT AS TO WHO IT IS.

23rd September 2013, 11:50 PM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	I thought of an early Pilar. Was not sure enough though. Unfortunately not one Masonic or other symbol on it.