Some questions about Balinese hilt cup.

Gustav · Today, 10:12 AM

Alan, yes, it differs from Balinese Kekandikan for sure, as differ the Central Javanese forms. But I am absolutely positive, that the sheath form shown in #6, which you called a Kekandikan, is the same one in #11.
My specimen as a whole was in Europe before 1850. The sheath parts belong together, and the sheath is original ensemble with the blade, which has sunken in a bit. It came together with the hilt, which has the same amount of patina, and most likely is from the same region.

Today, 10:12 AM	#13
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,288	Alan, yes, it differs from Balinese Kekandikan for sure, as differ the Central Javanese forms. But I am absolutely positive, that the sheath form shown in #6, which you called a Kekandikan, is the same one in #11. My specimen as a whole was in Europe before 1850. The sheath parts belong together, and the sheath is original ensemble with the blade, which has sunken in a bit. It came together with the hilt, which has the same amount of patina, and most likely is from the same region. Attached Images