ID for Ancient Kujang / Kudi? Hindu /Siam/Persian influence?

doecon · 9th May 2006, 02:01 PM

See below for pics.

Found recently eastern java. Roughly a 1000 yrs old (with a 300 yr margin) Blade 8” and tang 4”. Tang is square, like early Keris Budha (if you have one pls do add your picture for reference to compare tang). The shape seems to be complete, but the tip might have been broken off. Looks like a farming tool, but it seems not useful for harvesting rice (add a handle to it and it becomes a to long to reach, plus the blade is somewhat heavy)

Have seen slightly similar shapes in some Durga Mahisasuramardini statues (9th 10th century mid/east java). The most nearest example however is in the in the relief of sukuh (see below). The sukuh example seems to be a more sophisticated blade, so maybe this is the more earlier and primitive version. Looking for some clues, maybe similar shaped blades in other region and/or more recent “cousins” of this blade. Any opinion or comment welcome. See below for additional pics.

9th May 2006, 02:01 PM	#1
doecon Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 63	ID for Ancient Kujang / Kudi? Hindu /Siam/Persian influence? See below for pics. Found recently eastern java. Roughly a 1000 yrs old (with a 300 yr margin) Blade 8” and tang 4”. Tang is square, like early Keris Budha (if you have one pls do add your picture for reference to compare tang). The shape seems to be complete, but the tip might have been broken off. Looks like a farming tool, but it seems not useful for harvesting rice (add a handle to it and it becomes a to long to reach, plus the blade is somewhat heavy) Have seen slightly similar shapes in some Durga Mahisasuramardini statues (9th 10th century mid/east java). The most nearest example however is in the in the relief of sukuh (see below). The sukuh example seems to be a more sophisticated blade, so maybe this is the more earlier and primitive version. Looking for some clues, maybe similar shaped blades in other region and/or more recent “cousins” of this blade. Any opinion or comment welcome. See below for additional pics. Attached Images