![]() |
![]() |
#1 |
Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 24
|
![]()
A recent finding this ivory JANGGELAN handle from Madura. There are a few flaws like the faceless head in the foliage and a few missing chips but overall in excellent condition. Is anybody able to give a clue about the Arab text?
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Germany, Dortmund
Posts: 8,732
|
![]()
Very nice handle! It's my favorite Madura handle, look here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=janggelan
Sorry, can't help by the translation. ![]() Best regards, Detlef |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
EAAF Staff
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 7,200
|
![]()
Although I can't translate, I think it is Qu'ranic verse - I see the word "Allah" in the middle of it.
What material is this? |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Germany, Dortmund
Posts: 8,732
|
![]()
Hello Klungkung,
I have posted the picture of the script in the main forum since I think that the possibility will be better there to get an answer. Regards, Detlef |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 24
|
![]()
Thanks for the interesting tread and bringing it to the attention of more members.
The material is as quoted from ivory, possibly 'gading' so elephant. The cracks may indicate it. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 | |
Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Germany, Dortmund
Posts: 8,732
|
![]() Quote:
I think that the handle material is whale tooth, see the link I have given in up, three of my handle seems to be from the same material! Regards, Detlef |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
|
|