This small, fine Malay sewar dagger has a slightly curved, long, single-edged steel blade and a long, thin hilt with the ivory chape and hand-guard.
Sewars were intended as stabbing weapons, but the small, fine proportions of this example suggest it was intended for use as a letter opener.
This example is in fine condition. It has a superb patina, particularly the ivory hilt and hand-guard which have a rich, honeyed colour.
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Sewars were intended as stabbing weapons, but the small, fine proportions of this example suggest it was intended for use as a letter opener.
This example is in fine condition. It has a superb patina, particularly the ivory hilt and hand-guard which have a rich, honeyed colour.
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