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19th August 2006, 12:46 AM
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Which hilt and hilt cup combination looks better?
     For your comments, guys...
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19th August 2006, 12:52 AM
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Comparisons...
... or another combination.
     Which combination suits this piece better? All opinions are welcome (either good or bad).  |
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19th August 2006, 12:59 AM
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I'd vote for number two Shahrial; the cup/mendak seems a better fit to the ukiran . I don't know whether it's in keeping or not but to my untrained eye it seems more balanced .
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19th August 2006, 01:09 AM
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I would agree with Rick here for the very same reasons. The cup in the first combo appears just a little too large. I also like this second hilt a little better. But as for what would be more proper, i am afraid i am in the same boat as Rick.
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19th August 2006, 01:21 AM
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While we're on the subject of keris fashion; here's a new (to me) but old mendak I tossed on my Anak Alang. Is it in fitting with the style?
It seems to be silver on brass and nice work except for the missing ball. This doesn't strike me as a Jawa mendak. |
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19th August 2006, 01:31 AM
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Looks like north coast Jawa or Madura to me, Rick.
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19th August 2006, 01:38 AM
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Oops !
Fashion blunder .
 What I found interesting about this mendak is that one side had been purposely compressed to create an angled cup. Most unusual to my eyes. Anyway carry on .
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20th August 2006, 02:13 PM
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Quote:
Some examples of Sumatran ring/cup (pendokok/pendongkok/pendoko). [link] An example of a Minangkabau form that would be fitting for your piece. [link] |
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21st August 2006, 12:22 PM
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Stone's reference...
The sheath form is found in Stone's, Pg:387, Fig: 483, #2. It seems like I'm talking to myself...
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