Antique Indonesian Knife from Norther Java

  
Field collected in Norther Java over thirty years ago. The wood hilt and scabbard throat and tip are finely carved on the outward facing side. The blade is roughly crafted with grind marks and forging scale. The ricasso is marked Umar, which may be reference to Ubar ibn al-Khattab, the second Rashid caliph who is viewed by modern historians as the most powerful and influential caliph in history.

Not intended to imply that this knife belonged to him or that it is that old. The knife was more likely crafted late 19th or early 20th C and the knife maker was honoring Umar by adding his name to the work. The paint on the scabbard is worn but the fine, detailed carving is still crisp with traces of gold gilt leaf.

Overall length in scabbard 20. This an Indonesian Knife design that we have not previously encountered. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Knives, Swords & Blades\Spears & Spear Heads". The seller is "culturaltreasures" and is located in this country: US.

This item can be shipped to United States.

• Color: Multi
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Indonesia
• Blade Material: Carbon Steel
• Handle Material: Wood
• Dexterity: Ambidextrous
• Tang: Hidden
• Brand: Unbranded
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Type: Knife