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10th March 2020, 09:49 PM
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Well Alan, as i stated earlier, i do have both of her books on hilts and i would be most interested in seeing, if not owning (which is probably the only way i will get to see it) this upcoming book as well. I do not disagree with you commentary on her writing or perspective .  |
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11th March 2020, 11:19 AM
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Hello Alan, See the attached pic. I selected the other pic to better show the hairdesss in wayang style. Regards |
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11th March 2020, 11:31 AM
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Regarding the last book from Vanna: "Kris hilts, masterpieces of South-East Asian art", she asked me (and probably some Italian collectors also) to help her identifying some very rare pieces from the collection but I was unable to give her any justified opinion. So she wisely chose to be very careful about the identification of these hilts. Regards |
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11th March 2020, 12:36 PM
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Thanks Jean.
Yes, it does look like a serious donger, but there is nothing else I can see in this representation that would incline me to think I was looking at Bhima. Bhima is a very serious heavy. A Wide Boy. A hit man. He is not a pleasant young man with an other-worldly expression on his face. In Bali Hindu iconography, Classical Javanese iconography, Hindu iconography, the serpent around the neck or across the shoulder is normally associated with Siwa. But this little statue is Balinese, and Balinese carvers often have a mind of their own about how well known personages should be shown. Personally, I would not attempt to give this charming little gentleman any name at all. |
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