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1st October 2017, 09:09 PM
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Let us not forget that the Javanese keris was born from an Indian blade form, and during its developmental peiod was deeply influenced by art, culture and technology that came out of the Sub-Continent.
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2nd October 2017, 05:36 AM
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It looks thoroughly Indian to me.
What is the flower represented by the end of the hilt? |
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2nd October 2017, 08:13 AM
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No idea Timo, I think its just a flower that fits into that place, the buds of the open flower are on the sides of the hilt.
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4th October 2017, 02:42 PM
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I put my vote on an art dagger.
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4th October 2017, 03:35 PM
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I wonder if this is not an example of modern bladesmithing art. If that is the case, with all the different influences the blade seems to hold, i am not sure that the area of origin would be of much significance in the global community of modern smithing art.
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4th October 2017, 10:20 PM
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I do agree that the form of this dagger does not fit any known style, at least to my eyes, thus perhaps mross and David could well be close to the truth.
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5th October 2017, 01:17 AM
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The form of this dagger is fraught with symbolism.
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