Shield (1) - Sumatra, Indonesia - 1850-1900
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Aceh Peurise Teumaga / Lembaga shield from Aceh, Sumatra, dating to the 19th century, made of copper alloy with a yellow patina, about 32 cm in diameter, featuring seven raised star-shaped bosses and concentric engraved decoration on a scalloped edge; condition fair with a defect/restoration area near the central boss.
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Aceh Peurise Teumaga / Lembaga – Panglima Shield with Seven Star-Shaped Bosses – Sumatra – ca. 19th century
Beschrijving
A fine Acehnese peurise teumaga / lembaga, a traditional round shield from Aceh, northern Sumatra. This type is the metal variant of the Acehnese peurise shield and is usually associated with local martial and ceremonial use.
The shield is made of a yellow copper alloy. The front is richly decorated with concentric engraved lines, punched ornament and geometric star motifs. It has a scalloped outer edge and seven raised bosses: one central boss and six surrounding bosses placed on star-shaped decorative fields. This seven-star arrangement corresponds with the type often described in the trade as a panglima shield.
The reverse shows age-related patina, oxidation and visible fastening points. There is a defect/restoration area near the central boss. The rear cord/wire construction is present but should not be assumed to be original.
Comparable Acehnese peurise teumaga shields are generally dated to the 19th century, although the exact date of this particular example cannot be proven with certainty.
Object details
Object: Peurise Teumaga / Lembaga shield
Region: Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia
Period: Probably 19th century
Material: Copper alloy,
Diameter: approx. 32 cm
Decoration: Seven raised star-shaped bosses, concentric engraved decoration, scalloped edge
Condition: Wear, patina, oxidation, surface marks and a defect/restoration area near the central boss. Please study the photos carefully.
Aceh Peurise Teumaga / Lembaga – Panglima Shield with Seven Star-Shaped Bosses – Sumatra – ca. 19th century
Beschrijving
A fine Acehnese peurise teumaga / lembaga, a traditional round shield from Aceh, northern Sumatra. This type is the metal variant of the Acehnese peurise shield and is usually associated with local martial and ceremonial use.
The shield is made of a yellow copper alloy. The front is richly decorated with concentric engraved lines, punched ornament and geometric star motifs. It has a scalloped outer edge and seven raised bosses: one central boss and six surrounding bosses placed on star-shaped decorative fields. This seven-star arrangement corresponds with the type often described in the trade as a panglima shield.
The reverse shows age-related patina, oxidation and visible fastening points. There is a defect/restoration area near the central boss. The rear cord/wire construction is present but should not be assumed to be original.
Comparable Acehnese peurise teumaga shields are generally dated to the 19th century, although the exact date of this particular example cannot be proven with certainty.
Object details
Object: Peurise Teumaga / Lembaga shield
Region: Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia
Period: Probably 19th century
Material: Copper alloy,
Diameter: approx. 32 cm
Decoration: Seven raised star-shaped bosses, concentric engraved decoration, scalloped edge
Condition: Wear, patina, oxidation, surface marks and a defect/restoration area near the central boss. Please study the photos carefully.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Material
brass / copper alloy
Country of origin
Sumatra, Indonesia
Condition
Fair condition, see description
Height
32 cm
Width
32 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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