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10th March 2006, 01:54 PM
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BluErf,
Do you mean the Dursana hilt? Michael |
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11th March 2006, 01:23 AM
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11th March 2006, 06:33 AM
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BluErf,
It's on page 124 in Karsten Sejr-Jensen's book. I think it's this one from the Tropen photo archive? Michael PS Nice hilt you picked up at eBay! |
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11th March 2006, 03:41 PM
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Oh, I didn't bid on that hilt. I just collected the pictures for reference. Costs too much to buy every interesting keris...
 Yes, the hilt you posted is the one. See the posture, hand signs, the crown, the makara by the side of his head, and even the anklets that are very often seen on tajong hilts. It has all the essential features of a proto-coteng/tajong, and a long nose to boot.
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11th March 2006, 04:28 PM
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Yes, I agree that this wayang figure hilt (Dursana/Dursasana) resembles a Tajong hilt.
I also think that it's probable that the Tajong hilt comes from this wayang figure. But I can't prove it so it's pure speculation... Michael |
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