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Royston · 28th February 2009, 12:55 PM

I welcome your opinions of this one.

The hilt appears to be marine ivory in the Madura style

The blade does not look Balinese, but why the Buddha ?

Do you think the Buddha was added much later. I have always thought it looked crudely carved although the gold leaf appears well done.

Is it just an " Upmarket " Tourist piece?

I bought it in 1985 from a dealer in the UK. He had no history with it.

Thanks in advance

Royston

28th February 2009, 12:55 PM	#1
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 443	KERIS FOR COMMENT AND IDENTIFICATION I welcome your opinions of this one. The hilt appears to be marine ivory in the Madura style The blade does not look Balinese, but why the Buddha ? Do you think the Buddha was added much later. I have always thought it looked crudely carved although the gold leaf appears well done. Is it just an " Upmarket " Tourist piece? I bought it in 1985 from a dealer in the UK. He had no history with it. Thanks in advance Royston Attached Images