Old kris for comment

kai · 20th March 2010, 03:47 AM

Hello Henk,

Thanks for sharing this - I have a sweet spot or odd pieces!

Is there any hint that the blade may be European?

The base resembles Indian swords and it may be an attempt to integrate a foreign blade into a Moro kris rather than being a repair...

The pommel is also unusual (or rather unique AFAIK).

Despite the patina and based on workmanship, I'm inclined to believe that this piece represents a later attempt (turn of the 19th century?) rather than an older style.

Regards,
Kai

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20th March 2010, 03:47 AM	#4
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello Henk, Thanks for sharing this - I have a sweet spot or odd pieces! Is there any hint that the blade may be European? The base resembles Indian swords and it may be an attempt to integrate a foreign blade into a Moro kris rather than being a repair... The pommel is also unusual (or rather unique AFAIK). Despite the patina and based on workmanship, I'm inclined to believe that this piece represents a later attempt (turn of the 19th century?) rather than an older style. Regards, Kai