A composed Malay keris; is it matching?

[Sajen]

Hi Kai,

possible but I don't think so. I received the sheath like this and have opened all parts of the pendok to clean all parts separately and the patination shows that the the parts have been long together like this. The top part of the "pendok" is fixed with a small nail in the back.

Regards,

Detlef

[kai]

Hello Detlef,

possible but I don't think so. I received the sheath like this and have opened all parts of the pendok to clean all parts separately and the patination shows that the the parts have been long together like this.

Great, that's what close first-hand examination is good for...

Did you possibly took any pics? It's always interesting to see hidden details! (Can give valuable clues to crafting methods, etc.)

Regards,
Kai

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by kai

Hello Detlef,


Great, that's what close first-hand examination is good for...

Did you possibly took any pics? It's always interesting to see hidden details! (Can give valuable clues to crafting methods, etc.)

Regards,
Kai

Hello Kai,

sorry, no pictures have been taken to this time. About the crafting methods: The sampir is mounted like usuable together with the gandar. The embossing work is very well crafted in my eyes (see picture) and I think that the "pendok" parts are worked from thick silver plated brass like to seen at the second picture. At this picture (the upper part of the "pendok" from the back) is a further arabic writing but hardly readable.

Regards,

Detlef

[kai]

Hello Detlef,

At this picture (the upper part of the "pendok" from the back) is a further arabic writing but hardly readable.

Try a paper rubbing - this may show the writing better than a pic.

Regards,
Kai

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by kai

Hello Detlef,


Try a paper rubbing - this may show the writing better than a pic.

Regards,
Kai

Hello Kai,

again a good hint, will try it the next days.

Regards,

Detlef