Two Bali Hilt ID

[HughChen]

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

The Balinese hilt is one of the multitude of variations of the Prabu model, 'Prabu' or 'Prabhu' means king, lord, emperor.

Thank you, Maisey

Do you mean this hilt is not a specific reference to a specific person or god？ How can we find other variations of the Prabu model?

[A. G. Maisey]

No, it is not a reference to a specific person or dewa.

The style of all Bali keris hilts varies from time to time & from maker to maker, there are certain indicators or attributes that permit us to relate the hilt to an overall style.

This hilt appears to have a crown, and as far as I can see, no other attribute, so then we ask:- who wears a crown?

There are numerous examples of the prabhu form in published works.

[HughChen]

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

No, it is not a reference to a specific person or dewa.

The style of all Bali keris hilts varies from time to time & from maker to maker, there are certain indicators or attributes that permit us to relate the hilt to an overall style.

This hilt appears to have a crown, and as far as I can see, no other attribute, so then we ask:- who wears a crown?

There are numerous examples of the prabhu form in published works.

Thank you Maisey. One more question, what's the meaning of making a hilt as a king statue? I thought ordinary they should be certain god or demon.

[JustYS]

Originally Posted by HughChen

Thank you, Maisey

Do you mean this hilt is not a specific reference to a specific person or god？ How can we find other variations of the Prabu model?

Welcome to the forum HughChen.

I believe this is one of the variations of Prabu:

[Interested Party]

Originally Posted by JustYS

I believe this is one of the variations of Prabu:

Interesting. To me it has the same right arm position as the Jawa Demam.