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Old 27th June 2011, 01:42 PM   #13
Jean
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Originally Posted by Sajen

Of course I can't say for sure that the sheath is old but I get it heavily patinated with this poor blade. And what I am able to say is that I have a second keris with silver sheath (gilded) where I am sure that it have a good age. But I have no knowledge if there have been sheath's like this.

Thank you,

Detlef
Hello Detlef,
Regarding your silver scabbard, I also believe that it is an old piece from Sulawesi, back in 1997 I saw similar pieces in a reputed antique shop located in Jalan Somba Opu in Ujung Pandang, with even a distinction between Makassarese and Bugis styles. Unfortunately I already had too many krisses in my suitcase.....
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Jean
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