Goldwork on Keris
			 
			 
			
		
		
		
			
			Hey Mick, 
 
The keris you have posted are incredible examples of sumptuous metalwork on keris's.  Both the blades and the gold application are breath-taking displaying a combination of high carot thick gold tooled under the hands of an artisan creates a stunning visual effect. The lure of gold in contrast to the metallurgy of steel coupled with the designs from a culture create a visual splendour for the eye that transcends the boundry's of nations. 
 
Am not a student of the Keris but appreciate a beautiful object.  Thanks for posting the pics of your keris's. 
 
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