30th August 2023, 11:34 AM | #1 |
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Tangkitn / Pandat with motive
I've just acquired new pandat/tangkitn for my collection. Does anyone have any idea about this blades. Thank you
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30th August 2023, 05:05 PM | #2 |
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Beautiful; is that silver inlay on the blade ?
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30th August 2023, 05:11 PM | #3 |
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30th August 2023, 07:13 PM | #4 |
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No, I just really like the sword.
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3rd September 2023, 08:48 AM | #5 |
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Hullo Cakszz !
The blade has swastika motif bounded by leaf-scroll motif at the ends (common in SE-Asia). Also see: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...85&postcount=1, item #3 Best, |
3rd September 2023, 01:15 PM | #6 |
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3rd September 2023, 02:12 PM | #7 | |
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3rd September 2023, 06:21 PM | #8 | |
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Hello Cakszz,
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Have you tested the inlay for silver? I'm wondering if it might be some other alloy. Just curious of its provenance: Did you acquire this locally or from Kalimantan Barat? Regards, Kai |
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3rd September 2023, 06:30 PM | #9 | |
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5th September 2023, 12:47 AM | #10 |
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Wonderful blade! I didn't know that this motif was common in Indonesia, I usually see this on Balinese blades.
The metal inlay looks like silver! Please show pics of the whole piece. |
14th September 2023, 05:32 PM | #11 |
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What’s the best way of removing the red rust from this blade without compromising the silver inlays?
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14th September 2023, 06:10 PM | #12 |
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Kino, i'm not really seeing much red rust on this blade. If there is some minor surface rust i would go at it with some WD-40 and a toothbrush.
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14th September 2023, 06:11 PM | #13 |
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14th September 2023, 06:14 PM | #14 |
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The pattern in this motif is common in South East Asia, with links to both Hindu and Buddhist culture.It is an endless swastika pattern, a solar symbol intended to provide good luck and protection.
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15th September 2023, 01:00 AM | #15 | |
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This looks like red rust to me. Photo is blurry. |
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15th September 2023, 02:21 AM | #16 | |
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Could EDTA gel work maybe?
See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhzNttK_-ko He says it works on a tulwar with koftgari: https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxPCh...NeHHJ0hiXzBMGr Quote:
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19th September 2023, 06:18 PM | #17 |
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Just for another example of this pattern, I have a wedung with a very similar inlay, though it's brass rather than silver.
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I would try spraying on WD-40 and really letting it soak in for a bit before brushing. As for steel wool, 0000 or even 000 grade should not cause any damage, at least not in my experience. As always, work slowly and carefully. |
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19th September 2023, 07:52 PM | #19 |
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That's a rather strange wedhung. I have seen these inlay patterns on what people mistakenly call "Balinese Wedhung", but never on a true Javanese wedhung. Your blade is not quite correct for a Javanese wedhung. It shows no wideng for instance and the shape blade profile is close, but not quite right to Javanese forms. But the sheath is clearly from a Javanese wedhung. Were these married at a later date with the blade possibly being from Bali? Do you have any info on its origin?
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19th September 2023, 10:16 PM | #20 | |
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It's certainly possible it was a kind of cross cultural piece. I can add some more pics if you'd like to look at them later. Thanks, Leif |
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21st September 2023, 06:22 PM | #21 |
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Here's a few more pics of my weird Wedhung.
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