Very Good Parang Nabur Sword -Kalimntan

The Parang Nabur swords are the perfect blend of European and Indonesian styles.  It originates in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, strongly influenced from the naval cutlasses carried by the Dutch sailors. In its classical shape it has a short heavy and curved blade widening toward the tip and with a short false edge dropping to the edge at the blade tip. The handle is equipped with a D guard combined with a cross guard.

The Nabur sword offered employes a heavy blade of classical form. The handle is horn with checkered grip and heavy brass D guard and cross guard ending in a pierced quillon. Lacquered wood scabbard with brass locket and chape.

Blade 20 ½ inches (52 cm). False edge length 7 inches (18 ½ cm). Total length 28 ½ inches (72 cm). Very good condition. Minor damage and repair to the scabbard. Very good and authentic 19 C. Sword