A Request for Advice

A. G. Maisey · 19th January 2012, 09:35 PM

Thank you Gio.

I know about the Oriental Museum, but I have not yet firmed up on the dates I will be in Venice. As soon as I do, I will get in touch with Mrs. Spadavecchia.

Thank you for your suggestion.

Thank you Marco.

In fact, at the Museo Bargallo in Florence there are three exceptionally important keris. All entered Europe prior to 1650, I think all were Medici possessions. I will be staying close to Florence, and I have already arranged a meeting with the Vice Director of Museo Bargallo.

Unlike some museums I have dealt with, the people from this museum got back to me immediately, and my request to view was granted without hesitation and in fact quite warmly. It is a true pleasure to find a museum that relates to the public as if they were people, not numbers through the door.

I will also follow up on your suggestion, and I thank you for it.

Jean · 20th January 2012, 06:09 PM

Hello Alan,
No interesting kris museum in France to my best knowledge but there are several in Switzerland, especially the Museum Rietberg in Zurich and the Bernisches Historiches Museum in Berne.
And of course I would expect you to visit the British Museum and Victoria & Albert Museum in London if you can.
In all cases you should contact the curators for getting a private visit of the best pieces in stock, as those displayed are often quite limited.
Best wishes and regards
Jean

A. G. Maisey · 20th January 2012, 09:06 PM

Thanks for that Jean.

I very much doubt that I will be able to make it to UK, but Switzerland might be a possibility.

However, I'm not just interested in looking at "keris", my interest is early, documented keris.

I've seen and handled a very great number of very fine keris during my life, and although this is something I enjoy, it does really does not do all that much for me any more. What I need is the knowledge that I can gain from close examination of very early pieces that are still in very good condition. This would be like having a time machine, and I'm sure I can learn much from such pieces.

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19th January 2012, 09:35 PM	#1
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,156	Thank you Gio. I know about the Oriental Museum, but I have not yet firmed up on the dates I will be in Venice. As soon as I do, I will get in touch with Mrs. Spadavecchia. Thank you for your suggestion. Thank you Marco. In fact, at the Museo Bargallo in Florence there are three exceptionally important keris. All entered Europe prior to 1650, I think all were Medici possessions. I will be staying close to Florence, and I have already arranged a meeting with the Vice Director of Museo Bargallo. Unlike some museums I have dealt with, the people from this museum got back to me immediately, and my request to view was granted without hesitation and in fact quite warmly. It is a true pleasure to find a museum that relates to the public as if they were people, not numbers through the door. I will also follow up on your suggestion, and I thank you for it.

20th January 2012, 06:09 PM	#2
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	Hello Alan, No interesting kris museum in France to my best knowledge but there are several in Switzerland, especially the Museum Rietberg in Zurich and the Bernisches Historiches Museum in Berne. And of course I would expect you to visit the British Museum and Victoria & Albert Museum in London if you can. In all cases you should contact the curators for getting a private visit of the best pieces in stock, as those displayed are often quite limited. Best wishes and regards Jean

20th January 2012, 09:06 PM	#3
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,156	Thanks for that Jean. I very much doubt that I will be able to make it to UK, but Switzerland might be a possibility. However, I'm not just interested in looking at "keris", my interest is early, documented keris. I've seen and handled a very great number of very fine keris during my life, and although this is something I enjoy, it does really does not do all that much for me any more. What I need is the knowledge that I can gain from close examination of very early pieces that are still in very good condition. This would be like having a time machine, and I'm sure I can learn much from such pieces.