BELADAH BELABANG

kronckew · 18th October 2014, 10:08 AM

Just picked up this Beladah Belabang from our Maurice. don't think he's posted it before.

(he's posting it monday)

i could not resist it.

i think it's gorgeous. been keeping my eye out for one of these for a while now.

from his listing:
Complete and original Beladah Belabang from South Borneo, Bandjermasin / Negara area.

Around 1850 / Bandjermasin war.

Unrestored condition.

Handle: (original blackned) wood, brass ferrule and handguard, complete with original "screw" on top. (15 cm)

Blade: sturdy and heavy blade (8mm thick), with floral designs and stabbing point. (68,5 cm).

Scabbard: wood.

Total length: 88 cm.

Provenance: Dutch market

photos by Maurice, with his kind permission.

18th October 2014, 10:08 AM	#1
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,150	BELADAH BELABANG Just picked up this Beladah Belabang from our Maurice. don't think he's posted it before. (he's posting it monday) i could not resist it. i think it's gorgeous. been keeping my eye out for one of these for a while now. from his listing: Complete and original Beladah Belabang from South Borneo, Bandjermasin / Negara area. Around 1850 / Bandjermasin war. Unrestored condition. Handle: (original blackned) wood, brass ferrule and handguard, complete with original "screw" on top. (15 cm) Blade: sturdy and heavy blade (8mm thick), with floral designs and stabbing point. (68,5 cm). Scabbard: wood. Total length: 88 cm. Provenance: Dutch market photos by Maurice, with his kind permission. Attached Images