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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th August 2022, 05:38 PM
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Views: 11,432
Posted By GIO
The blade seems very nice. Try to clean and etch...

The blade seems very nice. Try to clean and etch it.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th August 2022, 05:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 19,366
Posted By GIO
Try with a corkscrew on a stick. There might be...

Try with a corkscrew on a stick. There might be some paper inside.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st August 2022, 03:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,552
Posted By GIO
... after cleaning

... after cleaning
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 2nd August 2022, 02:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 24,170
Posted By GIO
I have come to know of this post after so long...

I have come to know of this post after so long tima has elapsed.
Once I bought a nice Madura keris hilt and received an empty envelope with a tear, indicating that the contents was stolen somewhere...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th July 2022, 03:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,552
Posted By GIO
Thanks David. I agree with your comments.

Thanks David. I agree with your comments.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 22nd July 2022, 07:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,787
Posted By GIO
Unknown bowl

This bowl has always been in my home. I suppose a middle Eastern origin (Balkans ?), made maybe of bronze with traces of gilding. Diameter 11 cms, height 2,5 cms (4,33" x 1"). The rosettes decorated...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd July 2022, 12:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,552
Posted By GIO
Thanks for the interesting comments.

Thanks for the interesting comments.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th July 2022, 04:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,552
Posted By GIO
Sorry, IAN

Sorry, IAN
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th July 2022, 04:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,552
Posted By GIO
Thanks a lot, Ariel and Jan.

Thanks a lot, Ariel and Jan.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th July 2022, 04:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 71,170
Posted By GIO
The blade reminds me that of a western bayonet.

The blade reminds me that of a western bayonet.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th July 2022, 06:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,552
Posted By GIO
Gunong

Have won this gunong at an auction. The seller pretended not to know what it was and its origin, and surprisingly I had only one or two relentless competitors.
I did not win cheap, but at the end I...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th May 2022, 07:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,433
Posted By GIO
and thought like Gustav and Séverin mentioned...

and thought like Gustav and Séverin mentioned that it could be a West Javanese blade.

Regards,
Detlef[/QUOTE]

I too lean towards a west Javanese blade.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th April 2022, 06:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 17,965
Posted By GIO
Detelf's examples in post #8, the second one from...

Detelf's examples in post #8, the second one from the right also

David you probably refer to the THIRD one from the right. (the photo normally does not show entirely all the hilts)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th March 2022, 08:04 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 78,649
Posted By GIO
Far from being exaustive, I took the enclosed...

Far from being exaustive, I took the enclosed designs of various pamors from the "Ensiklopedi". My intention was to make a sort of handbook to identify pamor designs. The list is incomplete and is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2022, 04:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,661
Posted By GIO
I agree with Kai, Alan and David: I can see some...

I agree with Kai, Alan and David: I can see some pamor lines, but the structure of the blade, particularly at its base, does not seem Indonesian.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th January 2022, 04:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 150,910
Posted By GIO
A good blade which deserves another hilt and...

A good blade which deserves another hilt and scabbard. The hilt in question is recent and mass-produced.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th July 2021, 08:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,772
Posted By GIO
In fact, after processing a polished blade with...

In fact, after processing a polished blade with sulphur and rice water (and salt if you like), we can observe that iron appears corroded, while iron/nickel resists much better. In my experience, even...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th July 2021, 12:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,085
Posted By GIO
Many thanks to all who have contributed with...

Many thanks to all who have contributed with comments and suggestions.
Gio
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th July 2021, 12:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,085
Posted By GIO
Because I am not familiar with the procedure of...

Because I am not familiar with the procedure of how to manage attachments.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th July 2021, 07:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,085
Posted By GIO
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th July 2021, 07:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,085
Posted By GIO
Sewar reconstruction and restoration

I have purchased this sewar months ago. It had missing parts and rusted blade. It took me long time to obtain this unpretentious result. I hope I will be more experienced next time....

Seller's...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd July 2021, 05:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 16,932
Posted By GIO
The counter-plate screws are for sure new

The counter-plate screws are for sure new
Forum: European Armoury 21st February 2021, 07:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 39,786
Posted By GIO
[QUOTE=kronckew]? I also see he has the arrow...

[QUOTE=kronckew]? I also see he has the arrow on the right side of the bow .

Japanese style
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st February 2021, 06:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 17,654
Posted By GIO
I have some doubts about the originality of the...

I have some doubts about the originality of the ganja: the colour is different than that of the blade and the sirah cecak is not aligned with the blade.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th February 2021, 07:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,800
Posted By GIO
The "hilt" in the second pic is not a keris...

The "hilt" in the second pic is not a keris hilt.
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