The markings on the ricasso seem to indicate that this very unusual Hunting Sword was made in the village of Tjikoreh,
called today Chikorea, on the island of Java. The village was well known for producing quality edged weapons and was chosen by a Dutch Colonial to craft this custom sword. While this sword has a very characteristic European style antler hilt, guard with reverse quillions and scabbard mounts the blade clearly shows Indonesian design influence. The well constructed blade swells to a clip point with a false edgeThe fullers bear artfully engraved, Muslim influenced, scroll engraving. The scabbard is European style but constructed of wood rather than leather, with nickeled brass mounts. The ricasso is marked TJI.Kr and dated 1907. There is some scattered pitting , as shown, on what must have been the resting side of the blade.
The sword is 29" long with a 23" blade that retains much of the original polish. A scarce and very collectible sword.

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