Figural !

[Bejo]

Hi,

This is my figural hilt collection. Any idea about this hilt origin?

Thank you,

Best regards,

Joe

[Marcokeris]

Originally Posted by Bejo

Hi,

This is my figural hilt collection. Any idea about this hilt origin?

Thank you,

Best regards,

Joe

It could be East Java

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Bejo

Any idea about this hilt origin?

Hello Joe,

your hilt could show Bima, in many books it's described as this and like Marco said could originate from East Java.
Here my example, sadly with carved away crown/bun.

Regards,
Detlef

[Sajen]

Some Jawa Deman handles, variations in style, material and origin. But the most coming from Sumatra. Since they are in display now I've thought to share some pictures.

[Roland_M]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Some Jawa Deman handles, variations in style, material and origin. But the most coming from Sumatra. Since they are in display now I've thought to share some pictures.

Hello Detlef,

very nice collection and presentation!

Here is my unknown silver hilt, very detailed and made of a massive piece of silver, could be a kind of Cocetan. Maybe someone knows more.

No better pics, sorry.


Best wishes,
Roland

[Sajen]

Here the other Sumatra display, need to get cleaned again.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Roland_M

...very nice collection and presentation!

Thank you!

Originally Posted by Roland_M

Here is my unknown silver hilt, very detailed and made of a massive piece of silver, could be a kind of Cocetan. Maybe someone knows more.

I doubt that someone will be able to name this hilt. Balinese "carvers" use often their own interpretation of traditional figures for their handles.

Regards,
Detlef

[David]

Originally Posted by Roland_M

Here is my unknown silver hilt, very detailed and made of a massive piece of silver, could be a kind of Cocetan. Maybe someone knows more.
No better pics, sorry.

I can't say i have ever seen a Balinese hilt with this style and figure. Seems very unusual to me. I don't think this was intended to be a Kocetan. Only 2 arms (or legs) and their appear to be talons on the hands/feet.
Can you make some better photos of this hilt Roland. I would love to see it better.

[Sajen]

In the exhibition "Götter-Schmiede" was shown a Bali Keris with a nearly identical hilt, here a picture from the catalog. Sorry for the poor picture quality.

[David]

hmmm....now i am even more intrigued...

[Roland_M]

Originally Posted by David

I can't say i have ever seen a Balinese hilt with this style and figure. Seems very unusual to me. I don't think this was intended to be a Kocetan. Only 2 arms (or legs) and their appear to be talons on the hands/feet.
Can you make some better photos of this hilt Roland. I would love to see it better.

Hello David,

sure and please here they are. I cannot say anything about the Ificah-example except that mine is much more detailed and more skillfully made. I can see traces from engraving. My example is from ~1900 or earlier. BTW, the Mendak is decorated with very fine rubys. The last picture with the blade is from the auction house. A very rare four armed Ganesha figure. I turned the hilt 180° immediately after it arrived.


Regards,
Roland

[David]

In many ways it looks more like a Barong or lion than a dragon, but it still does not seem to fit into any known Balinese style for said creatures. It's impressive regardless.

[Bejo]

Originally Posted by Marcokeris

It could be East Java

Hello Marco,

Thank you for your help.
There is a hilt that you posted earlier that looks similar with mine. In reply 58, picture number 4. Maybe it comes from same region.

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hello Joe,

your hilt could show Bima, in many books it's described as this and like Marco said could originate from East Java.
Here my example, sadly with carved away crown/bun.

Regards,
Detlef

Hello Detlef,

Thank you for your explanation. Yes, both of the hilts look similar. I have another hilts that maybe from East Java, too. Quite unique to me, one of the hand holds a mask/ head. The other hand holds a blade.

I am just focusing at Javanese tosan aji right now, so I don't know about other region's hilt. But your collection is very nice

Originally Posted by Roland_M

Hello Detlef,

very nice collection and presentation!

Here is my unknown silver hilt, very detailed and made of a massive piece of silver, could be a kind of Cocetan. Maybe someone knows more.

No better pics, sorry.


Best wishes,
Roland

Hello Roland,

I am curious about what figural in your hilt.
Is that hilt ressemble a dragon?



One of my Madura hilt collection for patrem (maybe Donoriko?). Also a hilt from West Java style. A friend of mine told me it is called Ganesha.


Best regards,

Joe

[Roland_M]

Originally Posted by Bejo

Hello Roland,

I am curious about what figural in your hilt.
Is that hilt ressemble a dragon?

Best regards,

Joe

Hello Joe,

Yes I think so. It seems to be the birth of a dragon. The dragons tail is a 13 lok-blade (at least I think so) with a beautiful Ganesha-figure, no elephant, an Indian Ganesha with four arms. The hilt was formed from a massive piece of silver.


Best wishes,
Roland

[A. G. Maisey]

I believe investigation will show that the hilt is fabricated from quite light sheet silver, then chased and filled with some supportive mixture, usually jabung.

[Roland_M]

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

I believe investigation will show that the hilt is fabricated from quite light sheet silver, then chased and filled with some supportive mixture, usually jabung.

Question: What weight of the hilt would you expect from a light sheet silver hilt with some supportive mixture?

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Bejo

I have another hilts that maybe from East Java, too. Quite unique to me, one of the hand holds a mask/ head. The other hand holds a blade.

Hello Joe,

this could be a hilt from Cirebon or from the North-East coast of Java. Like you said byself, a very unique handle and very nice.

Regards,
Detlef

[A. G. Maisey]

Image below:- 12.5cm high, 225gm.

[Roland_M]

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

Image below:- 12.5cm high, 225gm.

Thanks for the picture.

My hilt got the same dimensions as your example and weighs ~235 grams. I believe it is partially casted (hollow casted) and carved/grinded. The flames around the nose and other details has been added later in the process. Not more than a guess.