Keris Bali Luk 21

[asomotif]

I was considering a bid on the most recent auction as well.
But also short of funds, so did not bid in the end.
Stupid, as it went for a real bargain price now imho.

As for the rubies, for some reason people start yelling "semi precious stones" whenever they see a bali hilt.
And it is just as nice a hilt if you truthfully say it is glass.

[David]

Originally Posted by asomotif

As for the rubies, for some reason people start yelling "semi precious stones" whenever they see a bali hilt.
And it is just as nice a hilt if you truthfully say it is glass.

Agreed, though obviously it would have a bit more overall material value if indeed these were actual rubies. But anyone who has studied Balinese keris at all will have no doubt encountered pastes and glass "stone" even in high end hilts that use precious metals and knows that the material value isn't as important as the overall effect in the end.
I also agree that this time round it was a bit of a bargain that i wish i had been able to bid on.