how to tell if a keris is new or old?
Recently I bought this keris chiefly for its quite unique pamor which is called 'Bonang renteng' (lit. curled thread). The warangka is obviously very new and the blade surface where the pamor is absent have the look and texture of fine sandpaper.
I have absolutely no doubt that the blade is also recently made and I'd guess within the last 5 years but the seller insisted that it is from tangguh mataram which i don't believe for a minute. for one thing I'd assume any keris from this tangguh would cost a bomb whereas mine cost almost nothing literally.
So, I would appreciate if any experts here can let me know how can we determine if a blade is new or old?
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