The one that got away... I missed the bid, what is it?

CourseEight · 2nd May 2007, 04:25 PM

Apparently we posted it at the same time:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=4514

It's called a Kastane, and from what I've read its a traditional sword of Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Apparently the form was introduced by the Dutch, though the handle is purely a native form.

I looked at a bunch that had sold on oriental-arms, and it seems that this one is good in that the blade is not crudely made and the gilding is mostly there. Though of course I posted it for "official" opinions.

Similar ones are attributed early 19th century.

Glad you like it! Can't wait to receive it, myself!

--Radleigh

2nd May 2007, 04:25 PM	#2
CourseEight Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 222	Apparently we posted it at the same time: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=4514 It's called a Kastane, and from what I've read its a traditional sword of Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Apparently the form was introduced by the Dutch, though the handle is purely a native form. I looked at a bunch that had sold on oriental-arms, and it seems that this one is good in that the blade is not crudely made and the gilding is mostly there. Though of course I posted it for "official" opinions. Similar ones are attributed early 19th century. Glad you like it! Can't wait to receive it, myself! --Radleigh