warangka for identification

Gustav · 19th December 2018, 01:15 PM

Mine is a bit different animal. Now I understand, it could come from West Java - a search shows, how much S-Sumatra, in fact whole Sumatra and Malay Peninsula, was at an earlier time period influenced by North/West Java (later by Central Java). The Java Demam hilt form originates there, perhaps even the typical S-Sumatran bell-like Selut.

From what I understand at the moment and am able to see, the blade could be earlier then 1800, the dress perhaps before 1850.

The same pictures in correct orientation.

19th December 2018, 01:15 PM	#25
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,295	Mine is a bit different animal. Now I understand, it could come from West Java - a search shows, how much S-Sumatra, in fact whole Sumatra and Malay Peninsula, was at an earlier time period influenced by North/West Java (later by Central Java). The Java Demam hilt form originates there, perhaps even the typical S-Sumatran bell-like Selut. From what I understand at the moment and am able to see, the blade could be earlier then 1800, the dress perhaps before 1850. The same pictures in correct orientation. Attached Images