Large Silver Inlay Gunong

Battara · 29th January 2015, 01:06 AM

Here are 2 more pictures:

Robert · 29th January 2015, 04:24 AM

WOW

Saying that this is nice would be a complete understatement. The size is amazing with it being what looks to be 13 inches in overall length. I have seen these longer but never with this style of blade or this quality of workmanship. Can you tell me what the inlay on the blade is supposed to represent? A beautiful gunong that I am very happy to see you be able to add to your most wonderful collection. Congratulations.

Best,
Robert

Battara · 29th January 2015, 05:22 AM

Thank you Robert. When I got it, it was in somewhat rough shape.

What the inlay symbolizes? Not sure - perhaps a centipede?

Robert · 29th January 2015, 05:48 AM

Hello Jose, I thought that it might be a centipede at first as well, but then I thought that they might include legs on it if it were. Perhaps it is some kind of aquatic beastie???

Battara · 30th January 2015, 01:00 AM

I also thought of a crocodile, but usually the long tail is a major component.

Will have to do more research to see what other critters this could be.

Sajen · 30th January 2015, 08:24 PM

What a beautiful piece by your pictures and a little bit maintenance now, much better like by the ebay pictures. I was stupid that I don't have given a higher offer before. But it is in good hands now so my sadness is of little account.

Regards,
Detlef

Ferguson · 1st February 2015, 02:43 PM

Congratulations my friend. It's a lovely piece!
Steve

29th January 2015, 01:06 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Here are 2 more pictures: Attached Images

29th January 2015, 04:24 AM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	WOW Saying that this is nice would be a complete understatement. The size is amazing with it being what looks to be 13 inches in overall length. I have seen these longer but never with this style of blade or this quality of workmanship. Can you tell me what the inlay on the blade is supposed to represent? A beautiful gunong that I am very happy to see you be able to add to your most wonderful collection. Congratulations. Best, Robert Attached Images

29th January 2015, 05:22 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Thank you Robert. When I got it, it was in somewhat rough shape. What the inlay symbolizes? Not sure - perhaps a centipede?

29th January 2015, 05:48 AM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Jose, I thought that it might be a centipede at first as well, but then I thought that they might include legs on it if it were. Perhaps it is some kind of aquatic beastie???

30th January 2015, 01:00 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	I also thought of a crocodile, but usually the long tail is a major component. Will have to do more research to see what other critters this could be.

30th January 2015, 08:24 PM	#6
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,416	What a beautiful piece by your pictures and a little bit maintenance now, much better like by the ebay pictures. I was stupid that I don't have given a higher offer before. But it is in good hands now so my sadness is of little account. Regards, Detlef

1st February 2015, 02:43 PM	#7
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Congratulations my friend. It's a lovely piece! Steve