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3rd May 2015, 12:29 AM
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Bugis Keris?
At least that's what I think it is... the auction picture is rather dark. The hilt doesn't look exactly like other Bugis kerises. Is that what it is? I'll take better pictures when it arrives.
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3rd May 2015, 03:10 AM
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Well, i've never seen anything quite like that hilt. The sheath is Palembang, Sumatra and the blade does not look particularly Bugis to me from those photographs. I look forward to your own photos for a better examination.
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3rd May 2015, 03:59 AM
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That hilt form rings a bell with me; I seem to recall seeing a variation somewhere before, but I can't place it; were I to guess I would guess Sumatra .
 
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3rd May 2015, 05:43 AM
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A very unusual Palembang keris. Is the scabbard lacquered?
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3rd May 2015, 02:53 PM
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The auction doesn't mention if it's laquered but it does look like it. Here's a closeup of the scabbard.
I find it odd that the tip of the blade is so dull too. I wonder if it was made that way or if the original tip snapped off or something. Dimensions from auction description: Blade: 15 1/4" OAL: 19 1/16" OAL In sheath: 20 3/4" |
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3rd May 2015, 06:11 PM
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3rd May 2015, 06:22 PM
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The hilt to me looks like a very abstract and stylized representation of a hilt form that is often attributed to the Lampung area of Sumatra.
As for Bugis influences, I can't see any of those in any part of this keris. The dress, as far as I know, could be from the Lampung area as well as Palembang. |
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