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Lot 5035Y

A Ceylonese kastane
Sri Lanka, 17th or 18th century

8 June 2015, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

Sold for US$585 inc. premium

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A Ceylonese kastane
Sri Lanka, 17th or 18th century

Slightly curved 22 inch single edged blade, the ricasso inlaid with engraved copper bands. Steel hilt of familiar form, the triangular languets, short rings, quillon and knucklebow all molded with monster head finials and inlaid with engraved copper or brass plaques. Elephant ivory grip carved as with finger stalls, the pommel as a sea monster's head with gaping jaws.
Condition: Blade and hilt with dark age patina showing wear and areas of pitting overall, the blade with small crack at mid-point, the hilt missing some of the inlays. Grip with fine age patina showing some small areas of chipping.
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Note: Illustrated on page 69 of Arms of the Paladins, The Richard R. Wagner Jr. Collection of Fine Eastern Weapons by Oliver S. Pinchot.

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