Sword, Scabbard, F82.152
Physical Description
Piso Podang'. Long, curved blade, single-edged, double-edged near point. Thin, very weathered decorated inscriptions or lettering carved one side near hilt. Short, tapered square-ended languet, short cross-guard, wide, triangular ends. Oval grip, cup-shaped, large pommel, projection in centre to level of top. Very worn. Curved brown wooden scabbard, in two pieces, bound four thin straps, distinctive widening at tip, square-ended
Provenance
?Locality:
Sumatra
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 930 x 125 x 51.4mmMaximum dimensions (H x W x D) (a - Sword): 830 x 125 x 51.4mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (b - Scabbard): 820 x 45 x 26mm
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