Cambodia
Early 19th century or before
Silver, bone
Length 11 1/4 in (28.6 cm)
Provenance: Martha Pillard, Honolulu, HI; Christian Rub, Santa Barbara, CA and Moorea, Tahiti
Cambodian edged weapons of the early nineteenth century reflect the sophisticated metalworking traditions of the region, where silver was worked with considerable skill for both functional and ceremonial purposes. This knife combines a carved bone handle with a silver blade, a pairing of materials seen in prestige weapons produced for elite use. The piece retains the formal character of court and ceremonial arms from mainland Southeast Asia.
The bone handle is shaped with care, its form following conventions established in regional craft production over several centuries. Silver fittings of this type were produced by specialist smiths working within palace and court contexts. The combination of materials signals a weapon made for display and status as much as for use.
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Cambodia
Early 19th century or before
Silver, bone
Length 11 1/4 in (28.6 cm)
Provenance: Martha Pillard, Honolulu, HI; Christian Rub, Santa Barbara, CA and Moorea, Tahiti
Cambodian edged weapons of the early nineteenth century reflect the sophisticated metalworking traditions of the region, where silver was worked with considerable skill for both functional and ceremonial purposes. This knife combines a carved bone handle with a silver blade, a pairing of materials seen in prestige weapons produced for elite use. The piece retains the formal character of court and ceremonial arms from mainland Southeast Asia.
The bone handle is shaped with care, its form following conventions established in regional craft production over several centuries. Silver fittings of this type were produced by specialist smiths working within palace and court contexts. The combination of materials signals a weapon made for display and status as much as for use.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
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