High Quality RENCONG

Item #W0237


PRICE: not available


Overall length:  52.5 cm / 20.66 inch 

Blade length: 32 cm / 12.59 inch

Blade thickness: 18 mm at the base, 7 mm (middle), 2 mm at tip

Bade width: 11 mm (base), 37 mm (widest part)




19th century high quality rencong, crosscultural Gayo/Aceh.


 

Hilt:

 

Oelêë Dandan type of hilt, hippo ivory with glossy old patina of use.

Tripple tampos (golden crowns) (3,2 cm high and 2,8 cm wide) with black and green enamel (mostly intact with some minor losses).

 

Condition:

Hulu and golden crown in perfect condition.



Blade:

 

Sturdy, old, heavy and razorsharp blade.



Sheath:

 

Wooden sheath, made of one piece of wood. 

Mint condition.