Sold for $480

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Lot Description

Lot of Two Ethnographic Swords: A Malayan Kampilan and Turkish Kilij

1.) Malayan Campilan - 28" blade. 39.5" overall. Single edged tapered straight blade with spikelet tip. Hilt is hardwood, with braided cloth wrapped grip, hardwood crossguard with serpentine knuckleguard, and carved pommel that appears to be a kalaw or hornbill bird.

2.) Turkish Kilij - 28" blade. 35" overall. Single edged curved blade with spear tip and 7" false edge. Hilt is wood with copper wire repair.

From the Collection of George Oldenbourg

Condition Report

Both items show pitting and scratching to blades overall. Kilij grip has heavy losses to grip.

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