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Old 22nd October 2013, 10:48 AM   #12
Gustav
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Originally Posted by Sajen
And here a possible Yogya handle carved from akar bahar.
The carvings look more like Cirebon style (see chinese inspired "rocks and clouds" motif).

I doubt, the material is akar bahar, the surface seems to be quite porous in the first picture. I also think, such detailed carvings are not possible on akar bahar, becouse it is very hard and brittle.
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