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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2012, 02:04 PM
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Posted By paolo
Yes ,really beautiful, but when I visit the...

Yes ,really beautiful, but when I visit the Museum I didn't find the keris of the photo !!!!
Paolo
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th January 2012, 02:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 40,668
Posted By paolo
The museum was closed for many years. Now is...

The museum was closed for many years. Now is restored and open but not all the pieces are exposed. In the 1970 there were 14 rooms, now surely lesser (i visit the museum last year).
I send two...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th June 2011, 02:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,257
Posted By paolo
Thanks ! There are years I find no one can...

Thanks ! There are years I find no one can translate the writings.
Paolo
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th June 2011, 07:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,257
Posted By paolo
Thanks, IMO is from Makassar. Paolo

Thanks, IMO is from Makassar.
Paolo
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th June 2011, 02:50 PM
Replies: 13
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Posted By paolo
Here it is. Paolo

Here it is.
Paolo
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th June 2011, 02:28 PM
Replies: 13
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Posted By paolo
On the scabbard of my one there is the date, but...

On the scabbard of my one there is the date, but also some writings I can't read. Any help is welcome.
Paolo
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th December 2009, 09:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,340
Posted By paolo
hi Sajen first section (nearest blade) horn...

hi Sajen
first section (nearest blade) horn 19,9 cm , mid band 8,2 cm
second section horn 7,9 cm, band 1 cm
last horn section 14 cm, end band 1 cm
regards
Paolo
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th December 2009, 08:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,340
Posted By paolo
Sajen here are dimensions of my one : Blade...

Sajen here are dimensions of my one :
Blade 36,2 cm
First part of the handle 3,2 x 2,5 cm
Middle part 3,7 x 2,9
Last part 2,9 x 2,3
Paolo
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th December 2009, 06:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,340
Posted By paolo
This is my one. Horna and silver. Paolo

This is my one. Horna and silver.
Paolo
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th November 2009, 08:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,428
Posted By paolo
I posted time ago a thread " What kind of iron ?...

I posted time ago a thread " What kind of iron ? " with pics of my kudi tranchang (look for the treat in search under kudi tranchang) that has a similar pattern. Kai so answered : I suspect that this...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th July 2009, 09:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,209
Posted By paolo
Sorry for the damage I caused. I didn't red...

Sorry for the damage I caused.
I didn't red "the books shown below are NOT for sale, they are only for orientation. "
Please forgive me. I red the threat in a great hurry, and when I saw the title...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th July 2009, 02:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,209
Posted By paolo
Hi Jens, I'm really interested in : Zeller,...

Hi Jens,
I'm really interested in :
Zeller, R.: Orientalisches Sammlung Henri Moser-Charlottenfels. Beschreibender Katalog der Waffensamlung. Bern 1955.

Let me, please, know its price.
Paolo
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th November 2008, 08:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 43,173
Posted By paolo
Rick, the first time I look at the sheat I...

Rick,
the first time I look at the sheat I thought to a cross, but knowing nothing about the Christian missions in Sumatra, I belive the ornamental work might have another meaning. If your...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th November 2008, 08:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 43,173
Posted By paolo
At last, also I have a Lopah patawaran :) . Very...

At last, also I have a Lopah patawaran :) . Very expensive, however I was searching for one by many time. I send some pics to share it.
The blade (the tip is a little worn) and the ferrule are of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th October 2008, 02:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,628
Posted By paolo
Please, look at my bolo. IMO very similar. ...

Please, look at my bolo. IMO very similar.
Paolo
http://www.oriental-arms.com/photos.php?id=2033
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2008, 02:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,965
Posted By paolo
Very nice. Paolo

Very nice.
Paolo
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd September 2008, 07:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,965
Posted By paolo
Or like my one Paolo

Or like my one
Paolo
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th September 2008, 02:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,209
Posted By paolo
Many thanks for Your help Dom. I have a very...

Many thanks for Your help Dom. I have a very precious shamshir :D
Paolo
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th September 2008, 02:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,209
Posted By paolo
I wish to take advantage of this thread to have,...

I wish to take advantage of this thread to have, if possible, a translation of the writings on the cartouche of my Quajar shamshir.
Paolo
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd July 2008, 03:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,874
Posted By paolo
I follow Your advice. Thank You Paolo

I follow Your advice.
Thank You
Paolo
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd July 2008, 09:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,874
Posted By paolo
Lew, What You suggest to do ? Paolo

Lew,
What You suggest to do ?
Paolo
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st July 2008, 11:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,874
Posted By paolo
Hi Kai, I suspected it was monosteel, but I...

Hi Kai,
I suspected it was monosteel, but I didn't know that the heat treatment on this kind of iron may cause this kind of (so wide spread) pattern.

Atlantia,
the kudi tranchang is 65 cm long...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th June 2008, 06:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,874
Posted By paolo
I forgot, very nice blade You have . May You send...

I forgot, very nice blade You have . May You send pics of all the weapon ?
Paolo
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th June 2008, 06:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,874
Posted By paolo
Hi Atlantia, Thank You for Your thoughts. I...

Hi Atlantia,
Thank You for Your thoughts.
I try to give some answers. I received the kudi polished, with the trucks of file You saw, so I don't know the oxidation degree it had.
I looked under...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th June 2008, 12:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,874
Posted By paolo
Question What kind of iron ?

Hi all,
I have recently got this kudi tranchang. I etched (lightly) the blade and I found a pattern that IMO is nor pamor nor laminated steel. It looks to me like a not too contrasting wootz ...
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