Barong

[kai]

Hello Miguel,

The ferrule and sleeve don't appear crude to me but you may be correct regarding a later fit / repair

It's not badly done. I was referring to the finer workmanship feasible with the much more malleable silver (compared to the rather stubborn brass). I guess you see the difference if you compare the silver sleeve of Charles' non-Barung shown by Chris in post #11 to your piece: silver flush with the wooden pommel (shrinkage in low-humidity environments can change things a bit though), no sharp edges and nice flow of lines, and decorative rings in the ferrule and final silver band.

I have included some photos showing the tang entering the hilt for your info.

Could you please try to get the base in focus?

I would also be grateful if you would explain why you think the scabbard is a replacement as I would never have guessed.

This kind of MOP inlay is a relatively late fashion. It is quite possible that it was crafted for this blade to complete the ensemble.

Regards,
Kai