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Join Date: Sep 2021
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Hello everybody, I have finally got my first Keris to post. May I get some information or opinions from some experts? I believe it is Madura dress. I'm particularly curious if the blade is Madura as well and how old it may be. Lastly I would like suggestions on a good starter book to study. There are so many different variations as well as terminology I would like to learn. Thank you for your time.
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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Welcome among the doomed - be aware that keris are addictive...
![]() ![]() ![]() This type of Madurese fittings often comes with subpar blades. This blade is quite decent though! It certainly has some genuine age - IMHO 19th century or older (not of higher quality nor in good shape of preservation which makes reading this blade pretty tough). Anyway, a really decent first keris! Regards, Kai |
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I suspect the rabbit hole entrance may be found somewhere in the Warung archives.
![]() For starters might I suggest a read of The World of the Javanese Keris by Garret and Bronwen Solyum. |
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Thank you, Rick. I have actually seen that book online recently. I will try to find it again.
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