JAVANESE WEDUNG

Old Javanese wedung, 19th century.

Total length: 36 cm.

Hilt:

Pentagonal hilt, made from fossil mammoth tooth.

Relatively to the blade, the hilt is twisted and has some minor "not working" cracks and a small chip missing (as seen on photos).

Blade:

Perfect fit / Sturdy blade / Concave on both sides / Forged with nice pamor.

Sheath:

Wooden scabbard with large dark horn "hook" at the back (to hitch the wedung onto the belt).

This hook is attached with three silver bands.

Additional Info:

The wedung is carried in the kraton (palace) as a symbol of servitude to the sultan and personal decoration.

Illustration: A Javan in Court Dress ( around 1811)