Intersting Batangas (?) sword
 

I am more and more interested in Luzon swords/bolos. So I am seeking informations about this sword which was yesterday listed by ebay but ended early, I think someone have done a deal with the seller.
I think it is from Batangas, correct?

I doubt this is from the Philippines the demon hilt seems Hindu. So could be some where else? Probably Indo-China or Indonesian or possibly Tibet. :shrug:

Thank you Lew. :) Where you see Hindu influence by the handle? I don't think that the sword is from Bali, so not Indonesian.

Regards,

Detlef

The symbols on the blade look Bhudist and the blade is very dha like so I would suggest as has Lew, Indo-China. Looks like the blade is quite old? I like the guard. What a shame there is no scabbard.

The blade looks Chinese, but the hilt does not. I wonder if it came from a Chinese enclave in the Philippines or Indonesia, or from a SEA rehilting of a Chinese saber?

F

Definately not Philippine. Here is a Buddist/Hindu demon for comparison. The Philippines is predominantly either Catholic in the north and Muslim in the south.
The hilt and guard seems newer than the blade so I think it's more for ceremonial or status than for combat.

Thank you Lew, now I see what you mean.

I just have seen that the sword is relisted so it will maybe better to close the thread!

Closed!