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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th December 2022, 09:07 AM
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Posted By Gustav
Alan, a question - which is the curvature of...

Alan, a question - which is the curvature of Gonjo, that is unsuitable for Central Javanese dress? Because, if you mean the spine of Gonjo, the curvature here is rather moderate. There are early...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th December 2022, 09:20 PM
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Posted By Gustav
This Mendak has one peculiar detail and is second...

This Mendak has one peculiar detail and is second of the kind I have seen. The first is on a Keris, which with quite high possibility could be made in the same workshop.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th December 2022, 08:46 PM
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Posted By Gustav
Bungkul is elongated, as is the Mendak, on the...

Bungkul is elongated, as is the Mendak, on the old style combinations. The flow of this example is perfect.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th December 2022, 03:17 PM
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Views: 43,404
Posted By Gustav
That means you don't like pre-1850 hilts.

That means you don't like pre-1850 hilts.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th December 2022, 02:53 PM
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Posted By Gustav
1) - it is Javanese and isn't from early 20th...

1) - it is Javanese and isn't from early 20th cent.

2) - the gold work is done in two different time periods.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th December 2022, 02:49 PM
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Posted By Gustav
I am pleased that somebody finally has some...

I am pleased that somebody finally has some questions about the only blade from that auction that actually deserves to be discussed.

Some more pictures from auction house:
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 12th December 2022, 10:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 26,909
Posted By Gustav
It's Chinese indeed. You will probably laugh at...

It's Chinese indeed.
You will probably laugh at me, but it most likely says "long winding road".
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 12th December 2022, 10:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 25,364
Posted By Gustav
Anandalal N. speaks about Dashavatara Ganjifa,...

Anandalal N. speaks about Dashavatara Ganjifa, and certainly knows this terrain much better then me.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dashavatara

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganjifa...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 10th December 2022, 07:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 25,364
Posted By Gustav
You are welcome, Fernando.

You are welcome, Fernando.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 8th December 2022, 03:21 PM
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Views: 25,364
Posted By Gustav
Exactly, that's Ravana.

Exactly, that's Ravana.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th December 2022, 03:20 PM
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Views: 19,768
Posted By Gustav
The figure in central panel is Surya, the sun...

The figure in central panel is Surya, the sun deity. He sits in a carriage drawn by seven horses (seven meters of Sanskrit prosody, days in a week, seven colours) and holds two lotus blossoms. He is...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 7th December 2022, 09:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 25,536
Posted By Gustav
Oh no... it's gargoyling again :D

Oh no... it's gargoyling again :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2022, 08:40 PM
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Views: 19,768
Posted By Gustav
As Interested Party noted, the mounts (vehicles)...

As Interested Party noted, the mounts (vehicles) - Vahana - are very helpful for indentification of Indian deities:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vahana
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 7th December 2022, 10:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 25,364
Posted By Gustav
And the last two: on the left Vishnu's avatar...

And the last two: on the left Vishnu's avatar Rama, on the right Vishnu's avatar Krishna, killing king Kamsa.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 7th December 2022, 10:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 25,364
Posted By Gustav
And here in the left tableau we most likely see...

And here in the left tableau we most likely see another Vishnu's avatar , Vamana, in his boy-like shape with umbrella, before King of Asuras, Bali.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 7th December 2022, 10:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 25,364
Posted By Gustav
Very likely at least one other avatar of Vishnu,...

Very likely at least one other avatar of Vishnu, Varaha, is also depicted, on the left tableau. The layer of painting is gone exactly at that place, but possibly the outline of boars trunk can be...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 6th December 2022, 01:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 25,364
Posted By Gustav
Well, the central tondo depicts Durga killing ...

Well, the central tondo depicts Durga killing the demon Mahishasura.

At least three avatars of Vishnu are recognizable - Matsya (fish), Kurma (turtle) and Narasimha, disemboweling Hiranyakashipu....
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd November 2022, 08:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 47,968
Posted By Gustav
The possible possible model for Knaud's keris?

The possible possible model for Knaud's keris?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd November 2022, 08:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 47,968
Posted By Gustav
While reeding van Duuren's booklet I was stunned...

While reeding van Duuren's booklet I was stunned how thin in fact the story of Charles Knaud's brothers grandson (who "was familiar with direct descendants existence, but not personally acquainted...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th October 2022, 11:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 31,943
Posted By Gustav
Jean, your impression has many facets to it, but...

Jean, your impression has many facets to it, but basically is grounded on the fact, that even on the new NMVW website, where collections from Leiden, Amsterdam and Rotterdam are thrown together, the...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th October 2022, 10:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 31,943
Posted By Gustav
Meaningless, can be deleted.

Meaningless, can be deleted.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th October 2022, 07:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 31,943
Posted By Gustav
Interestingly, Margaret Wiener in her much...

Interestingly, Margaret Wiener in her much mentioned book writes:

"In precolonial Bali, all men owned at least one keris. This marked, in part, their status as warriors. Since all of a rulers...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th October 2022, 12:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 31,943
Posted By Gustav
David, my mention of 1965 in Bali has nothing to...

David, my mention of 1965 in Bali has nothing to do with "warriors" from Bali. In fact, in my comment, which goes "Surely the last Puputans changed the Balinese society and culture (something like...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th October 2022, 11:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 31,943
Posted By Gustav
Alan, my mentioning of 1965 in Balinese context...

Alan, my mentioning of 1965 in Balinese context is only a response of your picture of contemporary Balinese as "friendly and personable" descendants of the friendly and amiable people posing with...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th October 2022, 08:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 31,943
Posted By Gustav
Alan, thank you for responding to my comment. ...

Alan, thank you for responding to my comment.

In no way I would believe Balinese were warriors who lived by indulging in warfare, and only grew rice in their spare time. No one, except you, were...
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