Tumbok Lada classification

[VVV]

Thanks Charles,

Are you sure that it's Kirah and not Karih?
What's the reference for this name?

Michael

[Alam Shah]

An example of a Karih from Sumatra. Note: shorter curled hilt.



A close-up of the blade.


A close-up of the hilt and upper-sheath, made of buffalo horn.

[Rick]

Originally Posted by Alam Shah

An example of a Karih from Sumatra. Note: shorter curled hilt.



A close-up of the blade.

Now this piece looks similar to the example showed in post #2.
What d'you think Alam Shah ?

[Alam Shah]

Rick,
Your blade does have its similarities, especially the profile of the blade.
Blade-design suggests that it might be a Karih, after all.

[VVV]

Originally Posted by Alam Shah

An example of a Karih from Sumatra. Note: shorter curled hilt.

Shahrial,

Isn't that my Karih in your post?
Or do you have its twin?

http://www.kampungnet.com.sg/modules...view_album.php

Michael

[Alam Shah]

Originally Posted by VVV

Shahrial,
Isn't that my Karih in your post? Or do you have its twin?
http://www.kampungnet.com.sg/modules...view_album.php

Michael

Yes! it is, after a closer look. (Sorry I didn't know it was yours). Pictures are linked from Persada Pusaka auction gallery in KampungNet.
So you're the lucky owner of this fine Karih. Congratulation!

I didn't pay attention on your Karih during the auction, was concentrating on acquiring Lot 111.

[VVV]

Shahrial,

OK, that explains it.
Lot 111 is a very nice Keris!

Back to Rick's example, don't Karih have pamor on their blade?

Michael

[Alam Shah]

Btw, Karih literally means mix or stir something, in Bahasa Indonesia.

Originally Posted by VVV

Back to Rick's example, don't Karih have pamor on their blade?

Not necessarily, but those that I've seen are similar to yours, either pamor adeg or pamor sanak. Rick's piece still puzzling to classify.