Crowns on Aceh weapons revisited

asomotif · 12th March 2018, 01:48 PM

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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 · 12th March 2018, 01:56 PM

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

asomotif · 12th March 2018, 07:40 PM

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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.

Jentayu · 29th May 2019, 03:29 PM

Sewar with gold crown and suasa hilt

Jentayu · 29th May 2019, 03:31 PM

sewar

Battara · 30th May 2019, 03:39 AM

A beautiful example! Would you please show pictures of the whole piece?

Jentayu · 30th May 2019, 02:51 PM

Full picture of the sewar

29th May 2019, 03:29 PM	#4
Jentayu Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 63	Sewar with gold crown and suasa hilt Attached Images

29th May 2019, 03:31 PM	#5
Jentayu Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 63	sewar Attached Images

30th May 2019, 02:51 PM	#7
Jentayu Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 63	Full picture of the sewar Attached Images

12th March 2018, 01:56 PM	#2
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Thanks, Willem! Makes you wonder what else is slipping under the radar...

30th May 2019, 03:39 AM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,346	A beautiful example! Would you please show pictures of the whole piece?