A Request for Advice

A. G. Maisey · 14th January 2012, 11:10 PM

Now I have the opportunity to ask for some advice from all you fellow students of the keris.

In late March I will arriving in Rome, and expect to spend about a month in Italy.

During my time in Italy I hope to visit Rome, the Cinque Terre, Tuscany, the Lakes Region, and Venice.

After Venice I hope to have about 10 days in which to visit other places in Europe. My schedule is reasonably flexible, and funds permitting, I should be able to delay my return to Australia if I find that necessary.

I have already received some advice from a good friend in respect of keris in several museums.

I would welcome any and all advice in respect of keris held in European museums, and if any special arrangements are necessary to view these keris.

My very particular interest is keris which entered Europe during the early period of contact with South East Asia, and most especially with Jawa.

Gavin Nugent · 15th January 2012, 12:56 AM

Hi Alan,

You might find this link of interest if you have not viewed it already.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ht=hidden+room

Although Brian is not active on the forum anymore, perhaps a well placed intermail PM or Mail can offer insight on how to get in there. Other Members are in touch with Brian too.

Best

Gav

A. G. Maisey · 15th January 2012, 03:44 AM

Thank you Gav.

Yes, I have noted that thread, have noted the museum concerned and have sent an email to Brian through this Forum.

pakana · 15th January 2012, 10:25 AM

Hi Alan,

If your schedule and financials are ok, I will be happy to welcome you in Athens, and show you around (I'm afraid not much to see about keris in Greece, although there are some pieces in War Museum of Athens).

Regards

George

A. G. Maisey · 15th January 2012, 10:49 AM

Thank you very much for your kind offer George, but at present I doubt that I can squeeze Greece into the itinerary.

In fact, I believe my brother is currently living in one of the Greek islands, but I will not be visiting him either.

If things change, I'll let you know.

klewang · 16th January 2012, 06:16 PM

If you will be visiting Holland than there are of course the Tropenmuseum in Amsterdam and the Volkenkundig Museum in Leiden. In Delft, Museum Nusantara could be interesting. I have not visited this museum after its re-opening last year, but I’m pretty sure you will find keris on display there. Only a short walk away from Nusantara you can visit the Legermuseum (Army museum) which has loads of weapons on display, including some keris . The below (poor quality) pics are taken there.

14th January 2012, 11:10 PM	#1
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,857	A Request for Advice Now I have the opportunity to ask for some advice from all you fellow students of the keris. In late March I will arriving in Rome, and expect to spend about a month in Italy. During my time in Italy I hope to visit Rome, the Cinque Terre, Tuscany, the Lakes Region, and Venice. After Venice I hope to have about 10 days in which to visit other places in Europe. My schedule is reasonably flexible, and funds permitting, I should be able to delay my return to Australia if I find that necessary. I have already received some advice from a good friend in respect of keris in several museums. I would welcome any and all advice in respect of keris held in European museums, and if any special arrangements are necessary to view these keris. My very particular interest is keris which entered Europe during the early period of contact with South East Asia, and most especially with Jawa.

16th January 2012, 06:16 PM	#6
klewang Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 23	If you will be visiting Holland than there are of course the Tropenmuseum in Amsterdam and the Volkenkundig Museum in Leiden. In Delft, Museum Nusantara could be interesting. I have not visited this museum after its re-opening last year, but I’m pretty sure you will find keris on display there. Only a short walk away from Nusantara you can visit the Legermuseum (Army museum) which has loads of weapons on display, including some keris . The below (poor quality) pics are taken there. Attached Images

15th January 2012, 12:56 AM	#2
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Hi Alan, You might find this link of interest if you have not viewed it already. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ht=hidden+room Although Brian is not active on the forum anymore, perhaps a well placed intermail PM or Mail can offer insight on how to get in there. Other Members are in touch with Brian too. Best Gav

15th January 2012, 03:44 AM	#3
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,857	Thank you Gav. Yes, I have noted that thread, have noted the museum concerned and have sent an email to Brian through this Forum.

15th January 2012, 10:25 AM	#4
pakana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 74	Hi Alan, If your schedule and financials are ok, I will be happy to welcome you in Athens, and show you around (I'm afraid not much to see about keris in Greece, although there are some pieces in War Museum of Athens). Regards George

15th January 2012, 10:49 AM	#5
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,857	Thank you very much for your kind offer George, but at present I doubt that I can squeeze Greece into the itinerary. In fact, I believe my brother is currently living in one of the Greek islands, but I will not be visiting him either. If things change, I'll let you know.