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Sword, Scabbard, D24.2380

Physical Description

Golok -' slightly curved single edged steel blade, highly convex edge near tip. V-section back. Unguarded black wooden hilt, narrow widening to large one-sided pommel; splitting on back. Wooden scabbard widest at collar and chape, bound over all but inch near top rattan cane. Some rust pitting. No blade marks; Pommel in form of Garuda, steed of Vishnu.

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Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 580 x 89 x 37.5mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (a - Sword): 542 x 65.5 x 30.3mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (b - Scabbard): 470 x 89.7 x 37.3mm

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