Indonesian sword ID request

[Ian]

Hi Jeff,

I think that's a good looking sword and similar in blade style to some of the locally made precursors of the "Dutch klewang." Hard to say when it was made, but I would guess at late 19th C. You would have a better idea being able to inspect it directly.

Colonially influenced local swords are an interesting topic, and SE Asia is a fertile area to find examples.

[JeffS]

Originally Posted by Ian

Hi Jeff,

I think that's a good looking sword and similar in blade style to some of the locally made precursors of the "Dutch klewang." Hard to say when it was made, but I would guess at late 19th C. You would have a better idea being able to inspect it directly.

Colonially influenced local swords are an interesting topic, and SE Asia is a fertile area to find examples.

Thank you. Any thoughts on where it is from?

[Sajen]

Nice one Jeff! I would guess a Javanese origin.

Regards,
Detlef

[kai]

I assume you're referring to the island of Java as a whole rather than to Tanah Jawa, Detlef?

Anyway, I'd certainly include Sunda and Madura as likely origins. And it could also originate from any other location with heavy European/Dutch influence, I believe.

Pretty nice brass work - looking forward to seeing any similar examples!

Regards,
Kai

[milandro]

then Tjikeroeh has to be one of the possible origins

[kai]

Hello André,

then Tjikeroeh has to be one of the possible origins

Their steel does look different. And also this kind of brass work would be unusual.

It either predates their main (and marked) production or more likely originates from some other craftsman/area.

Regards,
Kai

[Sajen]

This sword was offered to me privately from Indonesia recently. It was found on Sumba.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by kai

I assume you're referring to the island of Java as a whole rather than to Tanah Jawa, Detlef?

Yes Kai! Including Madura.

Regards,
Detlef