DOEHOENG KASOENDAN (A Soenda Perspective)

Gustav · 25th December 2021, 10:42 AM

Hello Amuk Murugul,

of course this Keris did have at least one stopover in workshops run by portuguese in ther trading facilities or colonies, where the stones in the hilt were in set in a Ceilonese fashion, and possibly the Mendak was made. The style of overpainting of the sheath is associated with a Cochin workshop.

You surely were aware of this thread with more details on this:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...chordens+keris

But yes, I think the possibility this Keris originally came out of Java with this sheath is very high.

Amuk Murugul · 25th December 2021, 09:15 PM

Hullo again Gustav,

Here's another one I am sure you're familiar with.

Best of season's greetings!

Amuk Murugul · 1st April 2022, 09:01 PM

Hullo everybody!

Just thought I'd drop this one in. My take on these prevously-discussed objects. (Pardon the crypticism.)
May be of use to somebody.

Best,

25th December 2021, 09:15 PM	#2
Amuk Murugul Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kaboejoetan Galoenggoeng Mélben Posts: 472	SANG PADAM TOEMANGGOENG Hullo again Gustav, Here's another one I am sure you're familiar with. Best of season's greetings! Attached Images Last edited by Amuk Murugul; 26th December 2021 at 02:49 AM.

1st April 2022, 09:01 PM	#3
Amuk Murugul Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kaboejoetan Galoenggoeng Mélben Posts: 472	Hullo everybody! Just thought I'd drop this one in. My take on these prevously-discussed objects. (Pardon the crypticism.) May be of use to somebody. Best, Attached Images Last edited by Amuk Murugul; 1st April 2022 at 10:50 PM. Reason: revision

25th December 2021, 10:42 AM	#1
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,273	Hello Amuk Murugul, of course this Keris did have at least one stopover in workshops run by portuguese in ther trading facilities or colonies, where the stones in the hilt were in set in a Ceilonese fashion, and possibly the Mendak was made. The style of overpainting of the sheath is associated with a Cochin workshop. You surely were aware of this thread with more details on this: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...chordens+keris But yes, I think the possibility this Keris originally came out of Java with this sheath is very high.