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22nd July 2006, 07:56 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Haifa, Israel
Posts: 183
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Our new toy - An unusual barong sword
This is our latest toy, a Barong sword with unusual carved handle:
 and a close up on the handle.  For more details see: Unusual barong Sword We would love to hear opinions from the Barong experts on possible origin and age. |
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22nd July 2006, 08:14 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Posts: 5,503
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Artzi,
To hell with the carving, just good to hear from you! |
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22nd July 2006, 08:24 PM
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Vikingsword Staff
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 6,376
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What Ariel said!
Comparing this with Fig.62 in Cato's Moro Swords I come to the conclusion that it's a variation on the Naga motif . A very nice acquisition ; congratulations !! |
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22nd July 2006, 09:44 PM
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EAAF Staff
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 7,342
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I just saw this on your site (grumble, grumble, envy, envy
 ). Nice piece, I would guess middle of 19thc especially due to the carving.
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23rd July 2006, 01:19 AM
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Vikingsword Staff
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: The Aussie Bush
Posts: 4,515
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Verrry nice
Agree with Rick. A rare Naga variant hilt on a blade that shows a lot of lamination with a pretty etch. Lovely piece. Thanks for showing us this one Artzi.
When you think about moving this one on, well ... you know ... call ... Ian. |
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23rd July 2006, 02:06 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,712
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Another lovely piece Artzi, congratulations!
I hope you publish your collection one day. Spiral |
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