A Javanese Wedung...questions and comments

Conogre · 16th June 2005, 05:50 PM

Sweet......I doubt that this piece is too recent as it's almost classic in appearance for the type, with many to most of those coming from Lombak and nearby islands being more elaborate in both blade and particularly hilt and scabbard decoration.
Mike

Henk · 16th June 2005, 06:34 PM

This is a very lovely wedung. I am so fortunate to own a similar one although the blade of my wedung shows no pamor. My guess is 19th or 18th century.

Mans · 17th June 2005, 05:00 AM

Nice piece, CharlesS.

Your Wedhung and the scabbard are original and authentic piece.
The pamor is Kulit Semongko (Watermelon Skin), I think.
Wedung is a traditional weapon from JOGJAKARTA. Ussualy made at front or side of traditional Java uniform. If I look at the handle at your Wedung, It has the Kinatah (Inlaid). Ussualy t his kinatah given gold inlaid. (I post my Wedhung from HB VII period - about 1855-1877).

If you said that this wedhung is thick and heavy, and if I look the smooth iron and fibrous pamor like this, I think your Wedhung made about 19th CA. (Hamengku Buwono V-VIII period).

Congratulation for your impressive piece !!!

Best regards,

Manshur Hidayat

CharlesS · 17th June 2005, 11:50 AM

Thanks 'Mans'...and what a gorgeous wedung that is of yours!! The fossilized elephant molar hilt and gold work are especially impressive. Is that the original gold work, or has it been restored?? Thanks again.

Mans · 17th June 2005, 09:37 PM

Thanks CharlesS.
Yes, it is my collections. I bought it from my friend. This wedhung has gold inlaid with floral ornament, before. But it was threadbare. So I tried to make it like an original and I ask to gold worker to do this Gold inlaid made from 24 Carats gold.

17th June 2005, 05:00 AM	#3
Mans Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Java Posts: 137	Nice Piece, CharlesS Nice piece, CharlesS. Your Wedhung and the scabbard are original and authentic piece. The pamor is Kulit Semongko (Watermelon Skin), I think. Wedung is a traditional weapon from JOGJAKARTA. Ussualy made at front or side of traditional Java uniform. If I look at the handle at your Wedung, It has the Kinatah (Inlaid). Ussualy t his kinatah given gold inlaid. (I post my Wedhung from HB VII period - about 1855-1877). If you said that this wedhung is thick and heavy, and if I look the smooth iron and fibrous pamor like this, I think your Wedhung made about 19th CA. (Hamengku Buwono V-VIII period). Congratulation for your impressive piece !!! Best regards, Manshur Hidayat Attached Images Last edited by Mans; 17th June 2005 at 05:16 AM.

16th June 2005, 05:50 PM	#1
Conogre Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 371	Sweet......I doubt that this piece is too recent as it's almost classic in appearance for the type, with many to most of those coming from Lombak and nearby islands being more elaborate in both blade and particularly hilt and scabbard decoration. Mike

16th June 2005, 06:34 PM	#2
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	This is a very lovely wedung. I am so fortunate to own a similar one although the blade of my wedung shows no pamor. My guess is 19th or 18th century.

17th June 2005, 11:50 AM	#4
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Thanks 'Mans'...and what a gorgeous wedung that is of yours!! The fossilized elephant molar hilt and gold work are especially impressive. Is that the original gold work, or has it been restored?? Thanks again.

17th June 2005, 09:37 PM	#5
Mans Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Java Posts: 137	Thanks CharlesS. Yes, it is my collections. I bought it from my friend. This wedhung has gold inlaid with floral ornament, before. But it was threadbare. So I tried to make it like an original and I ask to gold worker to do this Gold inlaid made from 24 Carats gold.