Indonesian Dagger with Brass Scabbard

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Indonesia or Southeast Asia, likely early 20th century, iron or steel dagger with a long triangular tapering blade, the surface decorated with punched and incised circular and wave motifs. The hilt is of simple cylindrical form with small oval guard. Accompanied by a fitted brass or copper-alloy scabbard, embossed with floral scrollwork and linear borders. The blade and hilt retain oxidation and age patina, while the scabbard shows areas of wear, denting, surface discoloration, and verdigris.

Size 18 1/2" L, blade 10 1/4" L

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Indonesian Dagger with Brass Scabbard

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