Four interesting Atjeh Peurises!

[Maurice]

After years I think it's good to dig up this thread about Aceh shields again.

This week I found an interesting (Aceh?) shield. It's somewhat different as the Aceh shields we know of, but it has great old patina.
For instance it misses the "knob" in the middle.
Also is the edge a bit more curving upwards as seen on the usual Aceh shields.
The patina is different as the patina we see normaly on the brass shields. It has the same old patina as we also see on the old (not fake) lantaka's, and I never have found that on other brass Aceh shields, not in private collections and nor in museum collections.
When putting this shield next to the regular ones, it does look more old as the others, maybe because of the heavy patina which is on it.

The handle is made of a piece of braided ratan.
Any more input is welcome, just as other suggestions...

Thanks, Maurice

[VVV]

Beautiful deep patina!

Isn't it strange that there are so little talismanic symbols on the Aceh shields (compared with the blades)?
The only symbol I have seen is the Seal of Solomon (the hexagram-variation, aka Shield of David in the Jewish version)?

Michael

[Maurice]

Originally Posted by VVV

Beautiful deep patina!

Isn't it strange that there are so little talismanic symbols on the Aceh shields (compared with the blades)?
The only symbol I have seen is the Seal of Solomon (the hexagram-variation, aka Shield of David in the Jewish version)?

Michael

Indeed a strange thing and I never thought about it to be honest.
Also I've never read anything about it. Maybe John or Erik can tell us more about this.
I guess the blades needed "to do the job", and the shields were just side-issues?

Maurice

[drac2k]

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC SHIELDS !!!

[asomotif]

Originally Posted by Maurice

.... It's somewhat different as the Aceh shields we know of, but it has great old patina.
For instance it misses the "knob" in the middle.
Also is the edge a bit more curving upwards as seen on the usual Aceh shields....

Maurice, nice shield.
Very nice patina. I guess it can turn out this way if it is not cleaned for 100 years.

What is the diameter + weight ?

Best regards,
Willem

[Maurice]

Originally Posted by asomotif

Maurice, nice shield.
Very nice patina. I guess it can turn out this way if it is not cleaned for 100 years.

What is the diameter + weight ?

Best regards,
Willem

Sorry Willem,

Totally missed your question here!
Uhm.... You know the answer by now. Best regards, Maurice

[napoleon]

great thread thanks to everyone,really like these,how about a few pictures from members with sumatran shields?

[asomotif]

Originally Posted by napoleon

great thread thanks to everyone,really like these,how about a few pictures from members with sumatran shields?

Bonjour,

If you check the search function for "peurise" you will find various threads about these shields.

Members who want to post pictures here are also welcome ofcourse.

Best regards,
Willem

[Jonno]

Complete peurisë


For more, see:
http://www.atchin.nl/Atchin/Atjeh_wa...s/Peurise.html

[Maurice]

Originally Posted by Jonno

Complete peurisë


For more, see:
http://www.atchin.nl/Atchin/Atjeh_wa...s/Peurise.html

John, this shield looks too old. Besides, the fabric isn't complete, you better send this shield to me!

[asomotif]

Originally Posted by Maurice

Sorry Willem,

Totally missed your question here!
Uhm.... You know the answer by now. Best regards, Maurice

Hi Maurice,

I only held the shield, did not measure it. but approx 25 cms and 500 grams.
Wonderfull old patina.

[Maurice]

Originally Posted by asomotif

Hi Maurice,

I only held the shield, did not measure it. but approx 25 cms and 500 grams.
Wonderfull old patina.

Me neither.

PS I think it is a very rare version of Aceh shield. Never have seen any of these in a private collection, and it has a higher outer rim as the normal brass shields.

Look at the image of the Colonial Institute Amsterdam. You can see similar peurises with higher rim hanging on the wall..

[asomotif]

I found some info for later reference : Stamboek details Mathias Bluml

[Sajen]

Maybe it's a good idea to post my peurise nilo here.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by asomotif

I found some info for later reference : Stamboek details Mathias Bluml

Can you explain Willem?

[Maurice]

Originally Posted by asomotif

I found some info for later reference : Stamboek details Mathias Bluml

Thank you for posting Willem. Nice reference to have next to the shield (for the one who owns it as it isn't me anymore, it left me a long time ago).