A pedang with silver mountings, Java (?), Indonesia, circa 1900
Slightly curved single-edged blade of bog iron, with a long, double-edged head. At the base on both sides cut and gilt naga serpent, before it on both sides cut and gilt arabic inscription. Ornamental relief hilt and crossguard of silver. Wooden scabbard entirely covered with florally chased silver. Length 62 cm.
Condition: II
Slightly curved single-edged blade of bog iron, with a long, double-edged head. At the base on both sides cut and gilt naga serpent, before it on both sides cut and gilt arabic inscription. Ornamental relief hilt and crossguard of silver. Wooden scabbard entirely covered with florally chased silver. Length 62 cm.
Condition: II
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