Lurus translation assistance required

Gavin Nugent · 16th July 2023, 03:33 AM

A very long standing piece in my collection, this fine old Lurus has always held my interests.

What I've never explored is the translation... can anyone offer insights please.

With thanks

Amuk Murugul · 16th July 2023, 12:23 PM

1767

Gavin Nugent · 16th July 2023, 12:44 PM

Thank you Amuk.

Do you feel the material supports this date?

Or referring to a point in time? https://www.scribd.com/document/2767...MAJANG-in-1767

I ask as the poor image attached may not reveal much but it is very much this rulers face to me.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...26&postcount=6

With thanks

Gavin

David · 16th July 2023, 07:06 PM

Gavin, i think many rulers will have a somewhat similar look. Images i have seen of Paku Buwono VII for instance, has a very similar look to his descendant PB IX.
A possible important element for identifying or dating this could be the the figure of the hilt stands atop a water buffalo. While i cannot add any information based upon this "clue" perhaps others can.
BTW, seems to be a beautiful pedang lurus. Can you show the blade? That might also aid in dating it.

16th July 2023, 03:33 AM	#1
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Lurus translation assistance required A very long standing piece in my collection, this fine old Lurus has always held my interests. What I've never explored is the translation... can anyone offer insights please. With thanks Attached Images

16th July 2023, 12:23 PM	#2
Amuk Murugul Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kaboejoetan Galoenggoeng Mélben Posts: 460	1767

16th July 2023, 12:44 PM	#3
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Thank you Amuk. Do you feel the material supports this date? Or referring to a point in time? https://www.scribd.com/document/2767...MAJANG-in-1767 I ask as the poor image attached may not reveal much but it is very much this rulers face to me. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...26&postcount=6 With thanks Gavin

16th July 2023, 07:06 PM	#4
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,123	Gavin, i think many rulers will have a somewhat similar look. Images i have seen of Paku Buwono VII for instance, has a very similar look to his descendant PB IX. A possible important element for identifying or dating this could be the the figure of the hilt stands atop a water buffalo. While i cannot add any information based upon this "clue" perhaps others can. BTW, seems to be a beautiful pedang lurus. Can you show the blade? That might also aid in dating it.