A Little Help Maybe ?

A. G. Maisey · 17th April 2008, 03:27 AM

I cannot read Javanese script, or more correctly, I cannot read it if it varies from textbook execution of letters.

However, I do know the meaning of "salaka"---which I would guess can also be given as "slaka", it means "silver", the metal, not the colour.

A. G. Maisey · 17th April 2008, 09:26 AM

Ah, the beauty and complexity of the Javanese language!

I sent off a couple of emails to contacts in Solo with that pic and the question.

Seems we can read this in more than one way. I've got several possibilities back so far, and am waiting for at least one more. One of the possibilities I have is "slaka", so we've got another vote for Ferry's reading.

Rick · 17th April 2008, 06:47 PM

Thanks Gentlemen .

I hope that a translation can be found for the script .

Kai, I can see the tailfeathers and spread wings; it's just the center portion of the design . I can't see a head or beak in that area and what's with the snail like curleyque; could that represent a shell?

kai · 17th April 2008, 11:42 PM

Hello Rick,

Quote:

I can see the tailfeathers and spread wings; it's just the center portion of the design . I can't see a head or beak in that area and what's with the snail like curleyque; could that represent a shell?

There are 2 eyes visible in the center; the small triangle between them should represent the beak.

Regards,
Kai

karset · 18th April 2008, 06:38 AM

is there any conection with kingdom name Salakanagara,west java,,?.
maybe too old since salakanagara was around 150-200 AD.
but the spiral shape at the peacock body remain me of salakanagara.
sory, for this opinion.

asomotif · 18th April 2008, 12:43 PM

Would pictures of the complete pendok be helpful ?

Rick · 18th April 2008, 09:36 PM

Maybe .........

18th April 2008, 06:38 AM	#5
karset Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 48	salaka,,, is there any conection with kingdom name Salakanagara,west java,,?. maybe too old since salakanagara was around 150-200 AD. but the spiral shape at the peacock body remain me of salakanagara. sory, for this opinion.

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Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,347	Maybe ......... Attached Images

17th April 2008, 03:27 AM	#1
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,047	I cannot read Javanese script, or more correctly, I cannot read it if it varies from textbook execution of letters. However, I do know the meaning of "salaka"---which I would guess can also be given as "slaka", it means "silver", the metal, not the colour.

17th April 2008, 09:26 AM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,047	Ah, the beauty and complexity of the Javanese language! I sent off a couple of emails to contacts in Solo with that pic and the question. Seems we can read this in more than one way. I've got several possibilities back so far, and am waiting for at least one more. One of the possibilities I have is "slaka", so we've got another vote for Ferry's reading.

17th April 2008, 06:47 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,347	Thanks Gentlemen . I hope that a translation can be found for the script . Kai, I can see the tailfeathers and spread wings; it's just the center portion of the design . I can't see a head or beak in that area and what's with the snail like curleyque; could that represent a shell?

18th April 2008, 12:43 PM	#6
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,235	Would pictures of the complete pendok be helpful ?