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ARTIFACT:
This is a barong short sword from the time of the Philippine Insurrection (circa early 1900s). The barong was used by the Moro people of the Philippines. It is a single-edged sword with a leaf-shaped blade, and usually also has a curved hilt wrapped in lacquered cord and sometimes metal rings. This sword comes in a wooden scabbard that is intricately carved near the top and lashed with cotton twill.
VINTAGE:
Circa early twentieth century (Philippine Insurrection period).
SIZE:
Sword: approximately 21-5/8" in length and 2-1/4" in width; blade only: 16-1/2" by 2-1/4" (at widest part); scabbard only: 21" x 4-1/4".
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Steel, brass, lacquered cord on hilt, twill lashings on wooden scabbard.
ATTACHMENT:
Tie around scabbard.
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a foreign weapons collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. SHOP VEBX12 LBFEX10/12 SLAGEX12/13 SAJJX3/14
CONDITION:
7- (Very Fine-): The sword is in very good condition with some light to medium wear to the blade; some spots of oxidation on hilt.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
