Keris 1

scratch · 22nd January 2009, 12:40 AM

G'day

Age and origin if possible please.
Any other thoughts are also welcome.
I am a novice regarding keris so forbearence of my ignorance would be much appreciated.
Blade Length: 17 1/2 in (measured from aring end of ganja)

Kind regards,

Daniel

David · 22nd January 2009, 05:23 AM

Nice one Scratch. Probably Bali, but i wouldn't count out Lombok as it is often hard to tell the difference since Bali ruled over Lombok for many years. For me it's always dangerous to date a blade

, especially out of hand, but i think it is probably safe to place this one at least in the 19th century. The uwer looks new, but the rest of the dress seems to have some age. Beautiful wood on the sarong and a nice silver hilt.
I'll send you my address and you can pop it in the mail anytime.

scratch · 24th January 2009, 12:39 PM

Thank you for sharing your thoughts David

it is appreciated.
If keris needs a new home I shall recall your interest.
It is an arresting piece to the eye I think.

Sincere thanks,

Daniel

David · 25th January 2009, 09:26 PM

I am surprised that no one else has responded to this thread. I am actually a bit interested in what some members might have to say about the hilt. I have seen this little "demon baby" fella with the little willy before and have been curious about who he might represent. Any ideas?

Sajen · 25th January 2009, 11:28 PM

Kerner descriped it as Rare Kumara, guard good for the children.
Regards,
Detlef

Marcokeris · 25th January 2009, 11:58 PM

from Majapahit a white stone with another not so far subject

22nd January 2009, 12:40 AM	#1
scratch Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 96	Keris 1 G'day Age and origin if possible please. Any other thoughts are also welcome. I am a novice regarding keris so forbearence of my ignorance would be much appreciated. Blade Length: 17 1/2 in (measured from aring end of ganja) Kind regards, Daniel Attached Images

25th January 2009, 11:58 PM	#6
Marcokeris Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Italy Posts: 928	from Majapahit a white stone with another not so far subject Attached Images

22nd January 2009, 05:23 AM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,123	Nice one Scratch. Probably Bali, but i wouldn't count out Lombok as it is often hard to tell the difference since Bali ruled over Lombok for many years. For me it's always dangerous to date a blade , especially out of hand, but i think it is probably safe to place this one at least in the 19th century. The uwer looks new, but the rest of the dress seems to have some age. Beautiful wood on the sarong and a nice silver hilt. I'll send you my address and you can pop it in the mail anytime.

24th January 2009, 12:39 PM	#3
scratch Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 96	Thank you for sharing your thoughts David it is appreciated. If keris needs a new home I shall recall your interest. It is an arresting piece to the eye I think. Sincere thanks, Daniel

25th January 2009, 09:26 PM	#4
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,123	I am surprised that no one else has responded to this thread. I am actually a bit interested in what some members might have to say about the hilt. I have seen this little "demon baby" fella with the little willy before and have been curious about who he might represent. Any ideas?

25th January 2009, 11:28 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,779	Kerner descriped it as Rare Kumara, guard good for the children. Regards, Detlef