Quote:
Originally Posted by Jean
Translation:
Duwung (keris) Singapore?
Duwung (keris) Patani?
Duwung (keris) panjang Malaka?
The blade of the kris panjang has an elaborate pamor pattern contrary to the usual krisses panjang from Bangkinang without apparent pamor. The scabbard seems to be recently made?
Were the hilts made in Java as I understood from Amuk?
Regards
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Hullo everybody!
Apologies for the VERY LATE replies.
David:
#17 is as when acquired in southern Kalamantan.
#15, #16 are modern Sleman hilts, blades and sheaths are Djawa.
None are on display.
Paul:
My spelling utilises the old Dutch system for my convenience, so that I know the correct pronunciation/origin.
Tjawsteung=Chao -Steung/-Steng= Canal People.
Back in the day, the people of the area created canal highways to transport goods from one side of the peninsula to the other or anywhere in between.
BTW..... no, I am not from Holland.
Jean:
Singgora/Singhgora/Singagora is
NOT Singapore; it was a kingdom which rivalled Patani to such an extent that it drew a lot of commerce away from Patani and thus 'had to be destroyed'.
Doehoeng/dohong/duwung/duhung/keris/kris/kalis all came from the same roots.
Only hilts #15 and #16 are modern Djawa.
Best,