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Knife (Barong) with Sheath

Knife (Barong) with Sheath. Culture: Philippine, Jolo Island or Zamboanga Peninsula. Dimensions: L. with sheath 28 in. (71.1 cm); L. without sheath 24 in. (61 cm); L. of blade 15 in. (38.1 cm); W. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 10.8 oz. (759.8 g); Wt. of sheath 7.9 oz. (224 g). Date: 19th century. The barong is a knife distinct to the Muslim people of the southern Philippines. On both sides of this barong's blade is an image of <i>Dhu'l Fiqar</i> with the word "Allah" inscribed in Arabic within its contours. The legendary sword is surrounded by Arabic letters and numbers, which are the result of esoteric talismanic calculations tailored to the weapon's owner. Each letter and number most likely signifies Qur'anic passages or other pious phrases that were intended to protect from harm and danger.
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Knife (Barong) with Sheath
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Knife (Barong) with Sheath. Culture: Philippine, Jolo Island or Zamboanga Peninsula. Dimensions: L. with sheath 28 in. (71.1 cm); L. without sheath 24 in. (61 cm); L. of blade 15 in. (38.1 cm); W. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 10.8 oz. (759.8 g); Wt. of sheath 7.9 oz. (224 g). Date: 19th century. The barong is a knife distinct to the Muslim people of the southern Philippines. On both sides of this barong's blade is an image of Dhu'l Fiqar with the word "Allah" inscribed in Arabic within its contours. The legendary sword is surrounded by Arabic letters and numbers, which are the result of esoteric talismanic calculations tailored to the weapon's owner. Each letter and number most likely signifies Qur'anic passages or other pious phrases that were intended to protect from harm and danger.
Technik/Material:
Steel, wood, ivory, silver, copper, gold
Museum:
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Bildnachweis:
Album / Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY
Freigaben (Releases):
Model: Nein - Eigentum: Nein
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Bildgröße:
2830 x 4400 px | 35.6 MB
Druckgröße:
24.0 x 37.3 cm | 9.4 x 14.7 in (300 dpi)
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