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Old 25th May 2016, 04:28 AM   #1
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Default what type of sarung/scabbard fits this keris?

I just got this keris Sumatera(?). It does not have a sarung/scabbard.
I can get the sarung done here -especially the peninsula malay type- but not sure exactly what type of sarung is appropriate to this keris. Would it be palembang style? bugis? etc.

Would appreciate suggestions and pics of appropriate scabbard.

Another Q. the tone and color of pendokok looks like gold and not kuningan or copper, but I have no way of verifying this. Can any of you give your opinion?
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Old 25th May 2016, 06:16 AM   #2
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I think I'd be inclined to run with Palembang.

If the pendongkok is not brass, it may be gilt over silver.
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Old 25th May 2016, 01:33 PM   #3
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Thank you Mr Maisey. I think it'll look good in palembang sheath. I'll go with this and get it made.
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Old 25th May 2016, 08:20 PM   #4
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I think I'd be inclined to run with Palembang.
My guess as well. Palembang.
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Old 26th May 2016, 01:24 AM   #5
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Another Q. the tone and color of pendokok looks like gold and not kuningan or copper, but I have no way of verifying this. Can any of you give your opinion?
I would have to say that even better, closer images of this hilt cup would not be sufficient for us to be able to identify this metal for you. In the current images i would guess brass, but again, would not be able to make any positive ID. But any jeweler worth his salt should be able to tell you the answer fairly quickly without much trouble.
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Old 26th May 2016, 03:08 AM   #6
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Do we think the base of this Selut may be possibly upside down as it is mounted?
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Old 26th May 2016, 04:51 AM   #7
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Rick;

The base of the selut/pendokok/mendak is detachable and that's how it came with to me.
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Old 26th May 2016, 09:55 AM   #8
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Hello Green,

another vote for Palembang. The pendokok looks like gold or gold plated to my eyes. I would let test it. BTW, beautiful hilt, can we see additional pictures?

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Old 27th May 2016, 11:27 AM   #9
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By enlarging the pics I seem to see withish shades on the granulated balls of the pendokok so the metal may be gilt silver. You may get a more accurate opinion by looking at the inside of the cup. The ivory hilt is peculiar and very nice indeed.
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