Tangkitn / Pandat with motive

[drac2k]

Beautiful; is that silver inlay on the blade ?

[Cakszz]

Originally Posted by drac2k

Beautiful; is that silver inlay on the blade ?

Yes brother.. do you have any references of anything like this?

[drac2k]

No, I just really like the sword.

[Amuk Murugul]

Hullo Cakszz !

The blade has swastika motif bounded by leaf-scroll motif at the ends (common in SE-Asia).
Also see: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...85&postcount=1, item #3

Best,

[Cakszz]

Originally Posted by Amuk Murugul

Hullo Cakszz !

The blade has swastika motif bounded by leaf-scroll motif at the ends (common in SE-Asia).
Also see: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...85&postcount=1, item #3

Best,

Yes most tangkitn or pandat is monosteel without any motive.. quite rare indeed.

[kai]

Yes most tangkitn or pandat is monosteel without any motive..

BTW, all old examples that I've examined closely enough exhibited laminated blades constructed with non-contrasting layers. While there might be a very few forged from imported modern steel, I'm pretty sure your's is laminated, too.

Regards,
Kai

[Battara]

Wonderful blade! I didn't know that this motif was common in Indonesia, I usually see this on Balinese blades.

The metal inlay looks like silver!

Please show pics of the whole piece.

[David]

Originally Posted by Cakszz

Yes brother.. do you have any references of anything like this?

The pattern in this motif is common in South East Asia, with links to both Hindu and Buddhist culture.It is an endless swastika pattern, a solar symbol intended to provide good luck and protection.