Used to at least once a year, but travel has been impossible since COVID. My wife had a trip planned last week, but cancelled due to reinstatement...
Yes, this is quite a different colour around the neck. I will keep my eye open next time I am in Java!
Good to know about the peacock. I had no idea there were different types. Found this page on the web...
I had not noticed but I'll bear it in mind! I haven't yet succumbed to collecting keris or batik! I know they're extremely complex and have their...
The flowers are lotus, the shape is a tjapung (dragonfly) :)
Appreciate it's very late to be adding to this thread, but I've just joined the forum and seen this. It's a fabulous set, by Moeljodihardjo. Not...
I certainly won't argue the point - dating of Djokjaware is notoriously difficult without inscriptions, and your scenario is very feasible. I...
Some, though I don't claim to be an expert. Straits Chinese/Betawi, Riau and Balinese silver is often recognisable from the pattern and form, but...
There is a monumental tray of his selling on Catawiki right now (https://www.catawiki.com/nl/l/53732377-800-zilver-indonesie-midden-20e-eeuw) with...
Hi all - I've been a collector of Yogya (or Djokja) silver for about 15 years and have built up quite a collection, and some extensive background...
You got a bargain. The scrap silver content is about NZD 125 at today's price. These don't often sell for much of a premium above scrap. I would...
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