A hippo ivory hilted sewar, Sumatra, 19th century

Total length: 29 cm

Hilt:

Hippo(potamus) ivory hilt.

Scabbard:

Wooden sheath, mouthpiece from glossy striped wood / Black horn tip and decorated silver sleeve.

Blade:

Sturdy blade / 20 cm bolster included / Some old notches because of use at the edge of the blade.

Provenance:

Dutch private collection.