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Gustav · 23rd April 2010, 11:53 AM

Wrongko seems to be original (there is a damage at the gandhik side, but all other inner sides are well patinated). It has a nice wood grain, has been broken an glued together.

Pesi is substantial, appropriate to the blade.

This was my attempt to do a "documentation" of a keris, what I see when I look at it "technically".

Regarding this keris I have some questions. Could we call it an East Javanese keris? What are the features typical for an East Javanese keris? Are the blades also in 18. and 19. cent. more substantial then Central Javanese? What is known about size as a rank indicator for the wearer?

23rd April 2010, 11:53 AM	#5
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,273	Wrongko seems to be original (there is a damage at the gandhik side, but all other inner sides are well patinated). It has a nice wood grain, has been broken an glued together. Pesi is substantial, appropriate to the blade. This was my attempt to do a "documentation" of a keris, what I see when I look at it "technically". Regarding this keris I have some questions. Could we call it an East Javanese keris? What are the features typical for an East Javanese keris? Are the blades also in 18. and 19. cent. more substantial then Central Javanese? What is known about size as a rank indicator for the wearer? Attached Images Last edited by Gustav; 23rd April 2010 at 12:29 PM.