Wedung for sharing

Sajen · 19th September 2015, 10:45 PM

Just have won a wedung, something what was already long on my wish list. Wedungs are only worn in the courts of Central Java and it seems nearby that a blade with gold belong to a high ranking person. The german auction house stated that this piece was collected in the 30s/40s last century and coming from a german collection where it was from this date. It is 41 cm long. Will post better pictures soon as I have it in my hands.

Ian · 19th September 2015, 10:49 PM

Congratulations Detlef. I think these are exquisite knives, and the craftsmanship is of the highest quality. This one seems to have had a gold wash, with much of it gone in the past.

How old do you think it may be?

Ian

Sajen · 19th September 2015, 11:09 PM

Thank you Ian. Age is difficult to say but my guess would be 19th century, maybe Alan will be able to shed some light on the age of it. When I am not comletely wrong is this one from Jogjakarta.

Regards,
Detlef

A. G. Maisey · 19th September 2015, 11:52 PM

Nice wedung, but it does require some TLC to make it presentable.

Yes, I believe we're looking at 19th century, maybe late 18th, all the wedungs of comparable style to this one, that I have seen, have been Surakarta.

David · 20th September 2015, 01:27 AM

I agree with Alan in that this one needs a bit of TLC, but it seems fairly complete and i'm sure you have the touch Detlef.

I would like to eventual add one of these to my collection...

Sajen · 20th September 2015, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David

I agree with Alan in that this one needs a bit of TLC, but it seems fairly complete and i'm sure you have the touch Detlef.

I would like to eventual add one of these to my collection...

Thank you David for your kind words and good luck by the hunting.

Regards,
Detlef

Sajen · 20th September 2015, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

Nice wedung, but it does require some TLC to make it presentable.

Yes, I believe we're looking at 19th century, maybe late 18th, all the wedungs of comparable style to this one, that I have seen, have been Surakarta.

Thank you Alan for confirming my age guess and also for correcting me about the origin. Be sure that it will receive the degree of attention it has missed for a long time.

Regards,
Detlef

19th September 2015, 10:45 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,797	Wedung for sharing Just have won a wedung, something what was already long on my wish list. Wedungs are only worn in the courts of Central Java and it seems nearby that a blade with gold belong to a high ranking person. The german auction house stated that this piece was collected in the 30s/40s last century and coming from a german collection where it was from this date. It is 41 cm long. Will post better pictures soon as I have it in my hands. Attached Images

19th September 2015, 10:49 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,209	Congratulations Detlef. I think these are exquisite knives, and the craftsmanship is of the highest quality. This one seems to have had a gold wash, with much of it gone in the past. How old do you think it may be? Ian

19th September 2015, 11:09 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,797	Thank you Ian. Age is difficult to say but my guess would be 19th century, maybe Alan will be able to shed some light on the age of it. When I am not comletely wrong is this one from Jogjakarta. Regards, Detlef

19th September 2015, 11:52 PM	#4
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,898	Nice wedung, but it does require some TLC to make it presentable. Yes, I believe we're looking at 19th century, maybe late 18th, all the wedungs of comparable style to this one, that I have seen, have been Surakarta.

20th September 2015, 01:27 AM	#5
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,130	I agree with Alan in that this one needs a bit of TLC, but it seems fairly complete and i'm sure you have the touch Detlef. I would like to eventual add one of these to my collection...