Inscriptions on Keris?

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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

I feel that to reach any definite conclusions in respect of this "kres" word as related to the keris, we need to do this:- go back to the original inscription, examine that inscription, ensure that the translation of it, and then the romanisation of the translation are both beyond question; if after this we are still left with the word "kres", we need to consider the possibility of an alternative rendering of the word keris, generated by either original inaccuracy, or possibly style at that time and place. When a perceived fact disagrees with other established facts, the perceived fact must be investigated fully to either confirm it or attempt to explain its variation from the established facts.

Yes Alan,

I agree with you, that we must go back to the original inscription. I am very obvious to see what Dr Purwadi said in his book (2005), on the "oldest relief of (probably early) keris form" which depicted in a stone inscription which was found in Dakuwu village, Grabag, (Northern of) Magelang. It said, it was dated back to 500 AD. The text was written in Pallava, with Sanskrit language.

The inscription, according to Dr Purwadi, mentioned a very clear natural fountain. Above the prasasti (writings in inscription) it was depicted some forms of "tools" like: trisula spear, ax, dagger and a form of blade that ressemble the form of "sombro" like (of course empu Sombro lived in the very different era) keris. Sombro herself, lived in Pajajaran era -- probably in Jenggala and Kediri era. I am obvious to see this inscription, but not yet...

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