Moro Kris Silver Dots and Inlay

[VVV]

Am I the only one who think the proportions of both the hilt (compared to the blade) and it's two protrusions (compared to the center of the hilt) are a bit unbalanced?
Spunjer's kris has much better proportions IMHO.
When I first saw it at Christie's site my hunch was that the complete hilt was a much later addition to an old blade?

Michael

[Battara]

Originally Posted by VVV

When I first saw it at Christie's site my hunch was that the complete hilt was a much later addition to an old blade?

Well Michael, that would not be shocking as you know, happens all the time.

[Spunjer]

Originally Posted by VVV

Spunjer's kris has much better proportions IMHO.
When I first saw it at Christie's site my hunch was that the complete hilt was a much later addition to an old blade?

Michael

my apologies. this particular kris is not in my possession, but nevertheless it's the more classic form of junggayan.