Crowns on Aceh weapons revisited

Bob A · 30th May 2019, 08:47 PM

Unlike Jose, I have little hope of progressing to adulthood. If it hasn't happened yet, I doubt the day will arrive.

Meanwhile, a few pics of my crowned rencong. When I purchased it, I thought it was an unhappy marriage between blade and sheath. The seller told me that its rattling around in the large opening was typical of the are; I doubt it, as every other example of weaponry I have from the area is pretty snug. But who can say?

Anyway, there seems to be traces of gold in the punched decoration on one side of the piece. I assume the rest has been worn off over the years.

Battara · 31st May 2019, 04:17 AM

Nice Bob. I agree - there was originally gold in those worn down engraved grooves.

Jentayu · 31st May 2019, 01:27 PM

Picture of back of the pommel

Battara · 1st June 2019, 09:19 PM

Thank you so much. I am a little surprised that the top is flat and plain.

asomotif · 2nd June 2019, 11:13 PM

What a lovely and fine enamel decoration on this sewar.
I like the suasa handle.

30th May 2019, 08:47 PM	#1
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 415	Unlike Jose, I have little hope of progressing to adulthood. If it hasn't happened yet, I doubt the day will arrive. Meanwhile, a few pics of my crowned rencong. When I purchased it, I thought it was an unhappy marriage between blade and sheath. The seller told me that its rattling around in the large opening was typical of the are; I doubt it, as every other example of weaponry I have from the area is pretty snug. But who can say? Anyway, there seems to be traces of gold in the punched decoration on one side of the piece. I assume the rest has been worn off over the years. Attached Images

31st May 2019, 01:27 PM	#3
Jentayu Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 61	Picture of back of the pommel Attached Images

31st May 2019, 04:17 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,141	Nice Bob. I agree - there was originally gold in those worn down engraved grooves.

1st June 2019, 09:19 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,141	Thank you so much. I am a little surprised that the top is flat and plain.

2nd June 2019, 11:13 PM	#5
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,221	What a lovely and fine enamel decoration on this sewar. I like the suasa handle.