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12th April 2019, 10:11 AM
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Dear Kai,
Would you classify the gold work on the blade shown by David as kinatah or sinarasah? Regards |
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12th April 2019, 01:24 PM
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Dear Jean,
Our post crossed - my comments were directed at Yohan's questions. Quote:
 As a default, I'd assume that the figurines have an iron core which was pre-modelled on the gonjo. The gold layer may be thin, indeed. I believe this most likely would be subsumed under kinatah by Jawa standards. Regards, Kai |
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12th April 2019, 02:22 PM
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Yes Kai, you're pretty right;- see a bit gold, or gold plate, or gilt, or brass on a blade, the common term is "Kinatah".
This is often technically wrong, but it is only in serious, analytical discussion that the correct technical terms get used --- if people do in fact know them. David's Example The work on David's keris is kinatah work, the two little protuberances on top of the gonjo could be achieved with other methods, but are most likely to be gonjo material left proud and then the gold foil applied. Last edited by A. G. Maisey; 13th April 2019 at 02:17 AM. Reason: DAVID'S EXAMPLE |
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