Rentjong with akar bahar hilt

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Originally Posted by asomotif

Hello Detlef,

Very nice piece.
The blade scabbard and handle are all Atjeh.
No Gayo influences imho.

The silver may be a later addition maybe because the handle broke.

I have a letteropener rentjong dated mid 30's with similar floral design.

Best regards,
Willem

Thank you Willem,

so it is a Aceh piece. I have asked because the silver cap and the short end of the handle but for this you give the explanation also.
The floral design is indeed similar.
Crazy that someone come to the idea to cover the akar bahar handle with lacquer.

Regards,

Detlef