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Hi Guys,
I picked up this Bichwa on eBay late last year, incorrectly listed as a Keris. I have wanted one of these for quite some time. I would appreciate thoughts and opinions about this, particularly if anyone could make a guess as to its age. Cheesr - Russel |
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Dimensions:
OAL 240mm Blade 135mm Thickness 2.4mm widening to 4.1mm |
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Hi Russel,
I have tried to make one of you pictures lighter, so it is easier to see the details. Jens |
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Thanks Jens, that makes the detail a lot clearer, I must start editing my images a little better.
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Bump
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I posted this a while ago, but it seems to have gone unnoticed. Any thoughts or comments would be greatly appreciated.
Russel |
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Russel, a good close up or two of the floral motif and dentated borders on the grip will really help.
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Your bichwa and this one from Runjeet are very similar, to me they have the same blade attachment style as katar labeled as Tanjore. Runjeet described his as
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It probably is comparable with Runjeet's example. Details of the decoration will make it possible to confirm it.
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Thanks guys, I'll try to post a few better images in the next few days.
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Here are a few more close-up shots.
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Good pics, Russel. The motifs are well-chiseled, if worn.
Its origin and dating appear to be comparable with Runjeet's. |
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Thanks guys,
Great to read your assessment. That makes this little beast almost certainly the oldest item in my collection! I was quite sure it had some age to it, but I imagined early 19th Century, I certainly didn't think it may be as old as 17th Century! I have read that Bichwa fell out of favour and become somewhat uncommon, does anyone have any thoughts on what was the predominant period of use of these? Thanks again, Russel |
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