Beautiful Indian handles

Rick · 29th May 2005, 08:19 PM

If you look closely at the close up that I've manipulated a bit you can see where the narrow part of the mounting at the base of the fleur dy lis shows a shadow on either side . These are the mostly covered channels of the sogokan and pecetan with the janur being covered by the mount .

I feel pretty certain that this is probably an old Bali blade , Bali being the longest holdout of Hinduism against the spread of Islam .

I can definitely understand the S.India-Bali connection .

Justin · 30th May 2005, 03:38 PM

Didnt the Balinese import rubys.sapphires,and other gems from India and Sri Lanka?

spiral · 31st May 2005, 11:50 PM

Outstading! love the ivory chinth on the dia chirri kukri, about the best ive seen.

Thanks for sharing!

Spiral

Battara · 1st June 2005, 02:33 AM

Yes they did Justin. Each has a spiritual/religious significance.

29th May 2005, 08:19 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Furthermore .......... If you look closely at the close up that I've manipulated a bit you can see where the narrow part of the mounting at the base of the fleur dy lis shows a shadow on either side . These are the mostly covered channels of the sogokan and pecetan with the janur being covered by the mount . I feel pretty certain that this is probably an old Bali blade , Bali being the longest holdout of Hinduism against the spread of Islam . I can definitely understand the S.India-Bali connection . Attached Images

30th May 2005, 03:38 PM	#2
Justin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 182	Didnt the Balinese import rubys.sapphires,and other gems from India and Sri Lanka?

31st May 2005, 11:50 PM	#3
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	Outstading! love the ivory chinth on the dia chirri kukri, about the best ive seen. Thanks for sharing! Spiral

1st June 2005, 02:33 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Yes they did Justin. Each has a spiritual/religious significance.