GOBANG

Gobang, Preanger area, Java, early 1800's.

Total length: 60 cm.

Hilt:

Dark horn handle / 12 cm long.

Blade:

Laminated indigenous blade / 43 cm long / 8 mm thick at the base.

Scabbard: Wood, wrapped in bi-colour rattan and brass wire / original horn mouthpiece and bone endpiece / 47,5 cm long.

Good old patina all over!