Malay Jambiah / Beladau

Gustav · 28th April 2018, 03:39 PM

More pictures.

Blade is quenched and most likely has a steel core. If it ever has been thicker, then less then 1mm, the fit in the sheath is near to perfect for an antique weapon. There never has been a middle ridge.

Wooden parts are well chosen pieces with good grain, the join between the halves is hardly visible - overall best quality work. The appearance allows to place it surely before 1920, possibly around turn of centuries.

Ivory grain echoes wood grain on scabbards throat-piece.

Akar Bahar of this size is rare to find. Believed to possess protective qualities, even more as naturally grown form used for hilt.

Reduced to EUR 800

28th April 2018, 03:39 PM	#2
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,295	More pictures. Blade is quenched and most likely has a steel core. If it ever has been thicker, then less then 1mm, the fit in the sheath is near to perfect for an antique weapon. There never has been a middle ridge. Wooden parts are well chosen pieces with good grain, the join between the halves is hardly visible - overall best quality work. The appearance allows to place it surely before 1920, possibly around turn of centuries. Ivory grain echoes wood grain on scabbards throat-piece. Akar Bahar of this size is rare to find. Believed to possess protective qualities, even more as naturally grown form used for hilt. Reduced to EUR 800 Attached Images