Lovely and Unique Indonesian Sewar

Battara · 16th January 2018, 10:52 PM

I agree with Kai in that the pommel had a matching gold filigree and enamel cap with appendages on the sides that keep it in place.

I also agree that the scabbard bands were originally gold filigree, possibly with enamel as well.

Well good for you (grumble, grumble

) because I have been looking for one of these myself. Congratulations! (envy, envy

).

Jentayu · 17th January 2018, 02:01 AM

Sewar in my collection.

Robert · 17th January 2018, 04:43 AM

You have not only been very busy in searching for new items, but exceedingly fortunate in the wonderful pieces you have been so fortunate in obtaining for your collection. Another absolutely beautiful addition.

Best,
Robert

CharlesS · 17th January 2018, 12:50 PM

Jentayu,

Thanks so much for this pics, and confirmation of what others have said. Your sewar is AMAZING! What is the hilt material? It looks both beautiful and unique. You also helped answer a question about the filigreed terminal of the mouthpiece. Again, thanks!

kai · 17th January 2018, 01:08 PM

Akar bahar...

kai · 17th January 2018, 01:17 PM

Hello Jose,

Quote:

I also agree that the scabbard bands were originally gold filigree, possibly with enamel as well.

I can't remember seeing any scabbard stem rings with enamel.

If there were any bands originally, I'd bet on suasa. However, the most pristine examples seem to come without any bands; my guess is that these were usually added to fix a scabbard (for rencong and nobility siwaih) while for other daggers bands of precious metals are well known.

Regards,
Kai

Jentayu · 18th January 2018, 09:31 AM

Yes Kai, the hilt is made of huge akar bahar or black coral while the stones used on the gold filigree on both the hilt and sheath I presumed are intans or low grade diamonds. There used to be rings on the sheath based on the stain marks.

17th January 2018, 02:01 AM	#2
Jentayu Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 63	Sewar Aceh Sewar in my collection. Attached Images

16th January 2018, 10:52 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	I agree with Kai in that the pommel had a matching gold filigree and enamel cap with appendages on the sides that keep it in place. I also agree that the scabbard bands were originally gold filigree, possibly with enamel as well. Well good for you (grumble, grumble ) because I have been looking for one of these myself. Congratulations! (envy, envy ).

17th January 2018, 04:43 AM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	You have not only been very busy in searching for new items, but exceedingly fortunate in the wonderful pieces you have been so fortunate in obtaining for your collection. Another absolutely beautiful addition. Best, Robert

17th January 2018, 12:50 PM	#4
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Jentayu, Thanks so much for this pics, and confirmation of what others have said. Your sewar is AMAZING! What is the hilt material? It looks both beautiful and unique. You also helped answer a question about the filigreed terminal of the mouthpiece. Again, thanks!

17th January 2018, 01:08 PM	#5
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Akar bahar...

18th January 2018, 09:31 AM	#7
Jentayu Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 63	Yes Kai, the hilt is made of huge akar bahar or black coral while the stones used on the gold filigree on both the hilt and sheath I presumed are intans or low grade diamonds. There used to be rings on the sheath based on the stain marks.