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<meta charset="UTF-8" />Half Malay sabre, called Klewang
Borneo, 19th century
Steel, horn, silver
L.T.: 64cm – Blade length: 46.5cm
Strong blade with a wide back, single-edged and slightly curved.
Two-register handle. The first is made of wood covered with silver leaf. The second is made of carved horn depicting a zoomorphic head in foliage.
Good condition.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref. LP5250
Ref: M7IIEMASVX