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Well, like you Shahrial, i am no more than an avid collector and don't have anywhere near the experience that Alan has with keris.
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Indeed. We are here to learn and share... are we not?
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My first impression of this blade was, frankly, somewhat influenced by the dress.  Since it doesn't look Bugis influenced to me i thought that it might be Sumatran made under the influence of Javanese keris style. But i do see many of Alan's points. Especially about the slope of the gandik. It is not just a matter of the kembang kecang recessing into the gandik, which is indeed common on many Bugis pieces. It is the actual slope of the entire gandik area. |
Likewise, I think for most of us.
Again another learning experience, for me.
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If you compare Michael"s example with John's that you most recently linked to you might be able to see what i mean. While this two keris bear an overall resemblance to each other i think that on a point by point basis there are vast differences and that the different origins come clear.
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I somewhat agree. How about the similarities to
Keris Kapak Cina? Any comments?
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If i were a betting man i think i would put my money on Alan's assessment of Michael's keris.  |
Well, luckily I not a betting man.
How about comments on the fittings?