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Sewah Aceh Sogokan Perak.

Sewah Aceh Sogokan Perak – A fine example of a knife called sewah from the northern Sumatran region of Aceh. Handle is made from hard well grained woods, with the sheath fully encased with finely repoussed silver with floral motifs. 

 Very sturdy blade has a single sharp edge and a single fuller running along the blunt edge, it also has a slightly arcing profile typical of sewah from the region.

  Blade is pattern welded with pamor arranged in the mlumah technique and are of the wos utah or scattered rice variations. It is said to enhance the owner’s material well being.

Condition: Very g
ood condition
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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 late 19th century.

Length of blade: 8".   Overall length: 11".

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