SUMATRAN hilt? Or?

Marcokeris · 30th January 2009, 11:33 PM

Imo the pattern in the nice ivory Ganja hit are very similar to the pattern of islamic (iranian ) carpet where there are hunters on horses and animals like deers, tigers, lions in a garden full of nice trees and flower: Italian name for this carpet is "tappeto da caccia" (hunter carpet). English name:

Alam Shah · 31st January 2009, 02:15 AM

Hi all, looking at ganja's hilt, reminds me of elaborately carved dha handles.. although this looks like a north coast keris hilt in shape.. just a thought..

erikscollectables · 31st January 2009, 07:08 PM

No idea about the background on this one but Ganja this is a really nice handle and well executed! Really love it!

Marcokeris the pattern reminds me of mideavel europe....Ireland?

Might it just be a special commision? Maybe even for a European or other foreigner.

What are the thoughts on the age of this handle? 19th century, earlier?

Regards, Erik

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Originally Posted by Marcokeris

Imo the pattern in the nice ivory Ganja hit are very similar to the pattern of islamic (iranian ) carpet where there are hunters on horses and animals like deers, tigers, lions in a garden full of nice trees and flower: Italian name for this carpet is "tappeto da caccia" (hunter carpet). English name:

30th January 2009, 11:33 PM	#1
Marcokeris Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Italy Posts: 928	Imo the pattern in the nice ivory Ganja hit are very similar to the pattern of islamic (iranian ) carpet where there are hunters on horses and animals like deers, tigers, lions in a garden full of nice trees and flower: Italian name for this carpet is "tappeto da caccia" (hunter carpet). English name:

31st January 2009, 02:15 AM	#2
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	Hi all, looking at ganja's hilt, reminds me of elaborately carved dha handles.. although this looks like a north coast keris hilt in shape.. just a thought..