“Old Javanese Gold: The Hunter Thompson Collection,” Yale University Art Gallery

[Gustav]

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

Gustav, "late 15th century" places this hilt squarely in the Majapahit era.

The 15th century began in 1400 and ended in 1499.

Alan, despite my poor education I am very well aware of the fact, that 15th cent. began in 1400 and ended in 1499.

I also am aware of the fact, Majapahit existed in late 15th cent.

Let's recapitulate.

As you perhaps noticed, the first dating for the hilt in question in an online presentation of the book at the time this thread was started, was 1000-1400. This actually isn't so good fit for Majapahit era, yet you wrote, you wouldn't question Miksic's (?) attribution.

In the book there apparently was no dating, on website the dating is now changed to late 15th cent.

I would like to repeat and perhaps expand my question: could you please name the indicators, which allow stylistic attribution of this hilt to Majapahit era?

I am interested in these, because I for myself see some stylistic indicators, which would allow to say late 1600ties.