A RARE SUMATRAN KALASAN SWORD
With characteristic horn grip and silver ferrule with suassa bands. The hardwood scabbard mounted with silver bands, the handwrought and deeply-bellied blade showing some layering and a hardened edge, with characteristic choil at the forte. Mounted for a lefthanded user. Mid-19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 48cm. Condition II
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With characteristic horn grip and silver ferrule with suassa bands. The hardwood scabbard mounted with silver bands, the handwrought and deeply-bellied blade showing some layering and a hardened edge, with characteristic choil at the forte. Mounted for a lefthanded user. Mid-19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 48cm. Condition II