Tombak PATAKA Majapahit-style from east Java In the shape of a dragonsnake AKA naga amawarabhumi. Not a functional knife but used in ceremonies as it is made of brass. A really stunning patina of the brass! This knive was hold by the highest in rank of a community and carried in front of a ceremony. Dimensions (ca): 62x12x8cm on custom made stand it reaches a height of aprox 72cm weight arround 4 / 5 kg Restorations: none, completely original Damages: In some places surface scratches / dents which is according its age Material: brass material with nice old patina • The items will be carefully packaged and shipped within 1 working day with PostNL (including track & trace information) • Tracking will be updated on your Catawiki account once your package has been delivered. Check this regularly to prevent your package from being returned. • If a package is returned, the buyer is responsible for the shipping costs of the 2nd shipment. • Photos are part of the description and remain the property of Booker Trading. • The lot can be picked up by appointment in Zandvoort • If you have any questions about your package, please contact us via Catawiki's messaging service. We always respond quickly • Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the responsibility of the buyer. • We do not mark merchandise values below auction value or mark items as 'gifts'. International government regulations prohibit such behavior. • Please note that the images in our auctions are of the actual product and are NOT stock photos. All our photos are professionally taken in our studio. Although this piece shows signs of use, it features fantastically rich incised decoration. Its brown/greenish-colored patina, indicating its considerable age, combined with its elegant design, make it an ethnographic object of great interest. #ttjune