Identifying 3 hilts

apolaki · 7th August 2020, 01:17 AM

Thanks Rick!

What is the Prabu commonly holding in his hand?

Is there any story or history tied to Prabu hilts?

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Originally Posted by Rick

It's always nice to be able to see the handle from a few angles; it makes identification easier.

Rick · 7th August 2020, 01:27 AM

You're welcome Apolaki.
I'm sorry but I'm not familiar with the object he holds in his left hand nor the object clasped in his right hand between his thumb and fingers.
I would love to know however, and also about the face on the back of his headdress; it looks like it might be a rendition of Garuda. I think I see one of these on your example of a Prabu.

One who knows could probably write a paper on the interpretation of the symbolism incorporated in hilts such as these.
I have heard that noble figures are shown with the eyes downcast.

7th August 2020, 01:27 AM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,268	You're welcome Apolaki. I'm sorry but I'm not familiar with the object he holds in his left hand nor the object clasped in his right hand between his thumb and fingers. I would love to know however, and also about the face on the back of his headdress; it looks like it might be a rendition of Garuda. I think I see one of these on your example of a Prabu. One who knows could probably write a paper on the interpretation of the symbolism incorporated in hilts such as these. I have heard that noble figures are shown with the eyes downcast.