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12th October 2017, 05:52 PM
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Not to barge in here, but while we're discussing sabres of this ilk, can any of you give me a hint as to the origin of these two?
I have only seen 3 of these in my years of collecting edgy stuff and would love to know their origin. The blade with the unknown script is puzzling because the wire used for the inlay crosses the blade edge and continues to the other side and more unknown script. Thanks |
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12th October 2017, 06:11 PM
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To the best of my knowledge these are Sumatran.
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17th October 2017, 07:02 PM
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Look like the Handle s made in Malaysia .
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18th October 2017, 08:13 PM
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Hello Ben & Ariel,
This eagle-like hilt is not Batak and probably not a very old style (late 19th century?); I'd agree that it's very likely ethnic Malay in origin. Whether any given example originates from either side of the Straits is probably a moot point considering the mobile life style of the coastal Malay population in the region, at least prior to independence. Regards, Kai |
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