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FINE MALAY KLEWANG.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 700.00 USD
FINE MALAY KLEWANG.

Overall length: 37". Blade length: 29 3/8". Blade has a single wide fuller & an interesting tip sharpened both at the top & bottom. Hilt begins with 4 1/2" of silver with intricate foliate & geometric engraving & repousse work. The top 3 1/2" is extraordinarily intricately carved wood in a vine & leaf motif. Wooden scabbard with a carved horn tip & throat. Body of scabbard has several 3/16 silver bands. An exceptionally well crafted weapon with plenty of visual impact. CONDITION: blade has a light gray patina. Silver has an ancient dark patina. Intricate carvings at the hilt appear undamaged. Scabbard shows wear but is complete & solid. Some silver bands on the scabbard have become displaced but all appear present. (02-17579/BF). $500-700.