Solo kraton kris inscription

[David]

Originally Posted by cannonmn

Thanks. I thought the difference in fit between metal and wood was shrinkage over the years, but you've seen a lot more of them than I have, so I have to go with your info.

That would be an awful lot of shrinkage, i would think.
Keris are often sold to tourists in Jawa with the story that they were once used in the palace. Best to buy the keris, not the story. It's still an old and authentic keris, i just doubt it has the history that the seller laid claims to.