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Some days ago I received this rentjong from the same collection as the Sulawesi (?) sword. The handle was lacquered black by what reason I don't understand. It cost me some effort to remove the lacquer and it coming out that the handle is worked from two pieces of akar bahar. Unusual in my opinion is the end cap from the handle, I don't think that it is silver but I am nearly sure that the stone is a small ruby. blade is like usual fine laminated.
All comments are very welcome. Special the origin would be of great interest for me, Aceh, Gayo? |
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KILLER piece Detlef!! Near perfect lines and proportions on that blade, IMO. Black coral (Antipatharia sp.) make a beautiful material and it's very durable in the long run.
I'm also crazy about the silver pommel with the stone - really elegant. I think the stone could perhaps also be a garnet? I don't know though, I'm no expert in minerals. - Congratulations! ![]() All the best, - Thor |
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Oh yeah, almost forgot - are you gonna etch it?
![]() - looooove the fuller btw! |
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Hello Detlef,
Very nice piece. The blade scabbard and handle are all Atjeh. No Gayo influences imho. The silver may be a later addition maybe because the handle broke. ![]() I have a letteropener rentjong dated mid 30's with similar floral design. Best regards, Willem |
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so it is a Aceh piece. I have asked because the silver cap and the short end of the handle but for this you give the explanation also. The floral design is indeed similar. Crazy that someone come to the idea to cover the akar bahar handle with lacquer. ![]() Regards, Detlef |
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Now I see the black coral - the lacquer did muddy the picture totally.
I agree - who would put black lacquer on black coral?!?!? ![]() |
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Or maybe it was purposely lacquered down beyond recognition, as a measure of secrecy... BTW, that was a nice, old akar bahar you've got there... ![]() |
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Hello Willem,
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Another note: While the blade is traditionally crafted, it does show several forging flaws which are also not that commonly seen on higher-end (or above-average) rencong from Aceh; it is possible that this is an older blade and that the flaws became visible or more prominent from usage and cleaning: AFAIK this is more commonly seen with Gayo rencong. Quite weird IMHO. Still a nice catch, Detlef! How good is the fit of the blade in the scabbard? Regards, Kai |
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the knob is not from silver, maybe white brass? ![]() Regards, Detlef |
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Well, part if it looks silver and the very top looks white metal. Have you tested it yet?
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