Crowns on Aceh weapons revisited

Jentayu · 9th October 2016, 11:14 AM

Another exmple of gold sewar from Atjeh's museum.

Sajen · 9th October 2016, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jentayu

Another exmple of gold sewar from Atjeh's museum.

Wow, thank you for sharing!

Battara · 9th October 2016, 04:15 PM

W W!

That's CRAZY beautiful!!!!

What is the name of the Aceh museum?

asomotif · 9th October 2016, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jentayu

Another exmple of gold sewar from Atjeh's museum.

Hello Jentayu,

Wonderful examples you are showing here.
The first with akar bahar and traditional enamel work.
Do you have information about the age of these 2 pieces ?

Best regards,
Willem

asomotif · 9th October 2016, 10:54 PM

Here is the picture from the gold sewar I found on the website of the Tropenmuseum. As for "tge age, they only mention "pre 1947" which is not very precise unfortunately

Jentayu · 10th October 2016, 08:15 AM

Hi Willem,

I am not sure of the age. The first sewar with akar bahar is currently in my collection and from my observation it has standard and the same features that the sewar sold by Michael Backman supposedly belonged to Acehnese Sultan but mine has a darker patina on its ivory cross guard compared to Michael's. While the other sewar currently belongs to a Teuku residing in Indonesia which is part of his family heirloom.

Jentayu · 10th October 2016, 08:20 AM

Another view of the sewar in my collection

Jentayu · 10th October 2016, 08:26 AM

Another sewar with suassa and gold with rather "not so royal looking" sheath. I believe this too is from exhibit in Aceh's museum.

Battara · 12th October 2016, 03:47 AM

Looks like the scabbard and sewar were married, not original to each other.

Also looks like someone tested the suassa on the bottom of the grip in the bottom photo.

9th October 2016, 11:14 AM	#1
Jentayu Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 63	Another exmple of gold sewar from Atjeh's museum. Attached Images

9th October 2016, 10:54 PM	#5
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,228	Here is the picture from the gold sewar I found on the website of the Tropenmuseum. As for "tge age, they only mention "pre 1947" which is not very precise unfortunately Attached Images

10th October 2016, 08:20 AM	#7
Jentayu Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 63	Another view of the sewar in my collection Attached Images

10th October 2016, 08:26 AM	#8
Jentayu Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 63	Another sewar with suassa and gold with rather "not so royal looking" sheath. I believe this too is from exhibit in Aceh's museum. Attached Images

9th October 2016, 04:15 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	W W! That's CRAZY beautiful!!!! What is the name of the Aceh museum?

10th October 2016, 08:15 AM	#6
Jentayu Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 63	Hi Willem, I am not sure of the age. The first sewar with akar bahar is currently in my collection and from my observation it has standard and the same features that the sewar sold by Michael Backman supposedly belonged to Acehnese Sultan but mine has a darker patina on its ivory cross guard compared to Michael's. While the other sewar currently belongs to a Teuku residing in Indonesia which is part of his family heirloom.

12th October 2016, 03:47 AM	#9
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Looks like the scabbard and sewar were married, not original to each other. Also looks like someone tested the suassa on the bottom of the grip in the bottom photo.