A sawasa hunting hanger
Sawasa is a copper-gold alloy that was patinated a "raven black" and then highlights were parcel-gilt.
SoldJavanese gold overlaid spear blade
Once part of a trisula, made on Java in the 17th century.
GallerySikin panjang with golden crown
In original condition and period finish. Some losses, no repairs.
SoldA fine Philippine bolo
The blade inlaid with brass, complete with a horn scabbard with pierced decoration.
SoldThe Wiasemsky Montagnard dha
Collected by a Russian prince from the hill peoples of central Vietnam in 1892.
€1800,-Nanban kogai & kozuka set (futakoromono)
The only set of its type known to me in both private and museum collections.
Price on requestAn old dha (carbon 14 dated)
Found in excavated condition, published with results of c-14 and XRF analysis.
SoldSE Asian dha (carbon 14 dated)
In excavated condition. With XRF and radiocarbon dating results.
SoldIndonesian cockfighting spurs in box
Weapons not for man, but for an unfortunate rooster. Retired, in a hardwood box.
SoldCast iron compass rose guard
A peculiar cast iron sword guard, probably from the South China Seas area.
SoldA streaked lin gin
These ornate versions with hairpin forged blades were worn by local royalty.
SoldFine Peranakan belt buckle
This style was produced in Tangerang, just West of Batavia, now Jakarta.
SoldVery good sikin panjang
Its blade with very fine and complex pamor, brought out by a polish.
€2200,-Palembang twist-core pedang
A Palembang style sword with a fine twist-core blade and carved hardwood scabbard.
SoldPeranakan "pending" buckle
Belt buckle from West-Java, worn by Peranakan and wealthy Javanese women.
SoldJapanese tsuba in Canton style
Also known as Kwanto-gata, with two facing dragon chasing a pearl.
SoldCeremonial peurise teumaga
Cast brass shield of a ceremonial type that was used during sword dances in Aceh.
SoldThe O.T. Burne dha
With silver overlaid blade and silver mounts worked in repousse. With some of Burne's personal items.
SoldVietnamese kiếm in Chinese stye
Utilizing a Chinese guard and following the Chinese hilt design.
SoldPolished Sino-Vietnamese dagger
A heavy Sin-Vietnamese fighting knife, with recently polished blade.
SoldSulawesi sword with VOC blade
A very good sword from South Sulawesi (Celebes) with silver mounts and a dated VOC blade.
SoldFine inlaid sikin panjang
Complete example with the rarer feature of inlays at the base of the blade.
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