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17th May 2023, 03:30 PM | #1 |
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Kris hilt material query
Hi
Any views on the material of this hilt? Sold as rhino. I have no other images. Best Sid |
17th May 2023, 08:29 PM | #2 |
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Water buffalo horn! For sure not rhino!
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17th May 2023, 08:54 PM | #3 |
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Thanks Sajen
I did not hold out much hope. Any opinions on the keris itself would be welcome re quality and scarcity of the horn hilt etc |
17th May 2023, 10:30 PM | #4 |
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Yes, water buffalo (kerbau).
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17th May 2023, 11:25 PM | #5 |
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Here is an image of the kris. Any thoughts on its overall quality and age notwithstanding it is buffalo horn would be welcome. The scabbard us not original to the kris and is a poor fit.
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17th May 2023, 11:26 PM | #6 |
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The blade is 36cm long.
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