The Padri Gun by Westenenk
Translation from the 1908 Dutch language article by Louis Constant Westenenk.Asian arms in Dutch master paintings
Dutch masters' fascination with exotic Asian wares shown in a series of paintings.One of my favorite items...
... and it is not even a weapon!
European sword blade keris
In the style of a Malay keris panjang.Vietnamese wooden shield
Rare type of rectangular wooden shield from Vietnam.Vietnamese shortsword
A short version of the Vietnamese kiếm sword with a finely carved horn hilt.Very fine Mindan dha
Introduction
Fine silver overlaid dha made in Mindan village, south of Mandalay, gained fame in th
Dha with story of Maung Tin
Of the silver overlaid type made in Mindan, with an unusual story on the blade.Parang latok
A peculiar land Dayak sword with a sharp bend in the blade.Parang latok
A curious slashing weapon from northern Borneo.Silver hilted keris coteng
A textbook example of this rare and early type of keris.Waitsum
Language: Khasi
Source: In common use