Need opinion about this Nogo Siluman

A. G. Maisey · 17th July 2016, 11:03 PM

This is indeed a "new" blade by Javanese standards, in that it has been made after the early Mataram II era, that is , after the death of Sultan Agung.

I am not prepared to go out on a limb and place it as late 18th century, or early 20th century, or anything in between unless I handle it, but it does not bear the characteristics of a blade made during the Kemardikan era.

Probably it is of East Javanese origin.

17th July 2016, 11:03 PM	#4
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,737	This is indeed a "new" blade by Javanese standards, in that it has been made after the early Mataram II era, that is , after the death of Sultan Agung. I am not prepared to go out on a limb and place it as late 18th century, or early 20th century, or anything in between unless I handle it, but it does not bear the characteristics of a blade made during the Kemardikan era. Probably it is of East Javanese origin.