PISO GADING BATAK

Item #W0225


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Overall length: 68 cm / 26.77 inch 

Weight:  900 grams

Blade length: 50.5 cm /  19.88 inch

Blade thickness: 11 mm (base), 4 mm (middle), 1 mm (near tip)

Blade width: 20 mm (base), 25 mm (middle), 30 mm (widest) 




19th century piso gading, Batak (N-Sumatra) status piece.


Hilt:

 

Massive Ivory hilt, with very old glossy patina.

The hilt is in uncleaned condition, 10 cm long, diameter 4,8 cm.



 Sheath:

 

Wooden scabbard, most of it covered in dark skin / leather. 

The strap consists of thick brass rings (handmade). 

The wood, leather and the brass rings, all show very old patina.



Blade:

 

Sturdy blade, in uncleaned condition.

At some spots affected by rust.

The cutting edge is sharp, and the tip is ending in a sharp stabbing point.