GOBANG SWORD from Preanger, Java

Item #W0249


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Overall length:  64 cm /  25.19 inch 

Blade length: 49 cm / 19.29 inch

Blade thickness: 9 mm (base), 6 mm (middle), 1mm (tip)

Blade width:  28 mm (base), 30 mm (middle)




Preanger sword, Gobang, Java, 19th century


BLADE:

Heavy thick old laminated blade.



SHEATH:

Wooden scabbard, covered in bicoloured rattan. Wooden scabbard mouth and - tip.

Piece of old fabric and loop for carrying.



 HILT:

 Wooden hilt.