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Old 4th April 2006, 11:35 PM   #1
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Old 5th April 2006, 04:34 AM   #2
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What a spectular piece Rick. I cant add anything to what you know I am sure, but can you tell us a little more about the dimensions and regarding the metuk, is that a composite or inlay.
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Old 5th April 2006, 07:27 AM   #3
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A very beautiful tombak Rick. Recent, dress and blade, but a very nice piece.
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Old 5th April 2006, 02:50 PM   #4
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Sweet Rick! Beautiful execution all around. Did this come from Mr. M?
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Old 5th April 2006, 06:51 PM   #5
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Any ideas on origin of manufacture ?
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Old 6th April 2006, 03:58 AM   #6
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This blade is 16 1/4 inches from tip of pesi to tip of blade.

At the base from ron dha to ron dha it is 1 1/2 inches.

The blade at it thickest point, immediately above the metuk is 16/20ths. of an inch.

The metuk is 22/20ths. of an inch circumference.

The gold work is kinatah, that is, the Javanese style of koftgari.
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Old 6th April 2006, 11:04 PM   #7
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Hello Kerislovers,

wonderful tombak. Nom noman Surakarta, probably Empu Jayasukatgo ?
Very typical the general form of the blade and the pamor. Strong kembang kacang with typical jenggot and ri pandhan of nom noman blades. Typical waduk and bangkekan and well choosen pamor. Only the quality of goldwork is far behind of the blades of Sultan Agung period.

Seldom we can see pieces like this in this forum and I wait for more !!!

Congratulation

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Old 7th April 2006, 01:14 AM   #8
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I wish I did own it ; sadly I do not .
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Old 8th April 2006, 01:55 AM   #9
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Every part of this tombak (blade-wise) is so well-detailed and proportioned, and in superb condition too. Thanks to Rick for sharing!
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Old 8th April 2006, 04:21 AM   #10
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You're welcome Kai Wee !
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