Need Help to Identify Sepuh (Old) / Kamardikan Java Keris

Gustav · 9th August 2017, 12:26 PM

Joe, this one with some certainty could be the same maker or workshop. It's obviously unfinished.

With 38,5 a quite sturdy blade, my feeling ist East Java. It's surely not Magetan, yet resembles one in the hand, and Magetan had Yogya roots.

Pre- or after WWII? I don't know. Are there other workshops in East Java besides Magetan, where Keris making didn't stop after WWII? Where?

9th August 2017, 12:26 PM	#11
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,295	Joe, this one with some certainty could be the same maker or workshop. It's obviously unfinished. With 38,5 a quite sturdy blade, my feeling ist East Java. It's surely not Magetan, yet resembles one in the hand, and Magetan had Yogya roots. Pre- or after WWII? I don't know. Are there other workshops in East Java besides Magetan, where Keris making didn't stop after WWII? Where? Attached Images