MORO KAMPILAN 2

[kai]

Hello Yves,

Congrats, that certainly looks like a genuine antique blade with nice linear laminations! What is its maximum thickness (near the hilt)?

While I can't see enough of the scabbard to comment, the newest replacement seems to be the grip wrapping.

I have problems reading the wood of the pommel - seems like it got stained (or, less likely, the white correction of the digicam may be off). The carving is of good quality though.

Coins can be deceiving; these seem about right though. I believe this kampilan originates from the second half of the 19th c., probably from the last quarter.

Regards,
Kai