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Pedang Sabit Jawa Dwi Warna.

Pedang Sabit Jawa Dwi Warna – A good and rather rare example of a saber like sword or pedang sabit of eastern Javanese in origin. Handle is made of buffalo horn and is has a thick silver guard having a Naga feature at the tip. Newly made sheath using well selected trembalo(?) woods.

Thick and very sturdy blade with sbre or sabit like profile.

Pamor pattern are arranged in the miring technique and has the semi circular pamor batu lapak at the base with the pamor adeg above it.
The pamor batu lapak is said to be sought after for its strong protective properties during warfare, and the pamor adeg is also of the protective nature against natural forces.

Condition: Very good condition.

Age:  Krises and other edge weapons from the region are traditionally made without any date stampings or engravings of the makers' name. Although a kris smith or "empu" has his own styles configured together with the dapor and especially the ganjar (cross piece). Obvious age wear and tear, usage, familiarity with forms, motifs and designs, origin and history, mediums and materials used are our guidelines in determining an approximate age. This particular piece, from our experience and knowledge, should go back to the middle 19th century with newly made wooden sheath.

Length of blade: 19.8".   Overall length: 25.3".

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