Pajang Keris

Jean · 23rd June 2015, 02:07 PM

Hello Kai,
Thanks for your comments.
I replaced the hilt of the silver panjang kris indeed as the original one was dyed and may be made from synthetic materials...
The blade is not Minang for sure but it looks old, and the scabbard is more recent. The Minang story was told to me by the Dutch seller but I cannot guarantee it .... Anyway the silver work is of good quality and most probably made in Sumatra.
I had some bahari blades lightly etched in Java for achieving a more "antique" look but they appear dull after treatment.
Regards

23rd June 2015, 02:07 PM	#13
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	Hello Kai, Thanks for your comments. I replaced the hilt of the silver panjang kris indeed as the original one was dyed and may be made from synthetic materials... The blade is not Minang for sure but it looks old, and the scabbard is more recent. The Minang story was told to me by the Dutch seller but I cannot guarantee it .... Anyway the silver work is of good quality and most probably made in Sumatra. I had some bahari blades lightly etched in Java for achieving a more "antique" look but they appear dull after treatment. Regards