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Old 15th January 2011, 07:46 PM   #1
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Default rencong from the swap meet

I found this today. Any information would be appreciated.
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Old 15th January 2011, 08:34 PM   #2
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hello,

interesting item. the first inscription says : Uthman - Ali. the 2nd says: Abu bakr and Omar. this is an obvious reference to the 4 rashidun caliph's of Islam.
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Old 15th January 2011, 09:14 PM   #3
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Nice rencong blade with inscription. Dress is resent and simple. Imho it deserves a better dress.
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Old 16th January 2011, 12:59 AM   #4
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I agree with Henk and the "inlay" is brass.
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