Crowns on Aceh weapons revisited

[asomotif]

Here another rentjong for sharing.

Another interesting variation.

[Battara]

How insanely beautiful!

[Sajen]

Hello Willem,

very nice rentjong! What is the main handle material under the gold?

Regards,
Detlef

[kai]

Hello Willem,

Nice addition to your collection! Any chance for a family shot of all your rentjong?

What is the main handle material under the gold?

I'd guess at very weathered hippo, Detlef.


IMHO this piece is a very nice status rencong (maybe even early 19th century) that got renovated some time during the 20th century in Aceh: The gold work looks genuine; the craftsmanship is considerably less than during the 19th (or even early 20th) century though.

Regards,
Kai

[asomotif]

Originally Posted by kai

Hello Willem,

Nice addition to your collection! Any chance for a family shot of all your rentjong?



I'd guess at very weathered hippo, Detlef.


IMHO this piece is a very nice status rencong (maybe even early 19th century) that got renovated some time during the 20th century in Aceh: The gold work looks genuine; the craftsmanship is considerably less than during the 19th (or even early 20th) century though.

Regards,
Kai

Hello Kai and others.

This rentjong was presented on a television antique show for appraisal, Unfortunately I am not the owner.

Best regards,
Willem

[kai]

Thanks, Willem! Makes you wonder what else is slipping under the radar...

[asomotif]

Originally Posted by kai

Thanks, Willem! Makes you wonder what else is slipping under the radar...

Still things to wish for indeed, waiting in someone's drawer or attic.