SUNDANG

Long, smooth, double-edged blade with chiselled base and double band in silver; wooden hilt with faceted pommel, engraved with floral motifs and grip covered with white metal foil and with vegetable wire binding. Wooden scabbard, the haft completely covered with fiber, upper part and chape covered with mother-of-pearl plaques, finely engraved with floral motifs.

The Philippines, circa 1900
length 70.5 cm.
Conditions: good