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Javanese man in war dress, Indonesia
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Javanese man in war dress, Indonesia
Javanese man in war dress, Indonesia. He wears tchilana drawers, katoh coat, amben girdle, sanglang and kotang vests and sikapan jacket. Three kris swords in his girdle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a painting by William Daniell from Frederic Shoberls The World in Miniature: The Asiatic Islands and New Holland, R. Ackermann, London, 1824
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1. Title: A Regal Warrior of Java: A Javanese Man in Traditional War Dress, Indonesia This handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts a proud and powerful Javanese man dressed in full war regalia. Hailing from the rich cultural heritage of Java, Indonesia, this noble figure embodies the strength and courage of the Javanese people. The man wears an intricately designed katoh coat, a long, flowing garment adorned with intricate patterns and geometric motifs. Beneath the coat, he dons the amben girdle, a wide, heavy belt that holds the weight of his weapons and signifies his status. The girdle is adorned with three kris swords, the traditional Javanese daggers, each one a symbol of power and protection. The man also wears a pair of tchilana drawers, a type of loose-fitting trousers, and two kotang vests, which are worn one over the other. The outer vest, the sikapan jacket, is open at the front, revealing the intricately designed inner vest. The man completes his war attire with the sanglang, a long, curved spear, which is held in his right hand. This stunning image is a testament to the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Java, as captured by the renowned English artist, William Daniell, in the early 19th century. Daniell's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the essence of the Javanese warrior's regal presence make this engraving a true masterpiece. This engraving is a valuable historical record of the traditional Javanese war dress, providing a glimpse into the past and offering a deeper understanding of the customs and traditions of the Javanese people. It is a reminder of the rich cultural diversity that exists within the Indonesian archipelago and the importance of preserving and celebrating these unique cultural heritages.
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