Indonesia, 18th – 19th century. The double-edged steel blade with a wood hilt in the form of a deity, covered in bright gold foil and inlaid with gemstones respectively glass cabochons. The wood scabbard carved and covered in gold foil and set with gemstones respectively glass cabochons.
Condition: With expected wear, the gold foil unattached in some areas of the scabbard. Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.