DUTCH BRING BACK KERIS

Sajen · 21st September 2013, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by David

Well, i'm not so sure that the pamorless blade is a sign of origin, since pamorless blades can be found from just about anywhere, but to my eyes this looks more from the peninsula then Sumatra.

Hello David,

of course you are correct!

But the complete shape of the blade plus the "kelengan" let me think in this direction. And it seems that we agree at this point.

Regards,

Detlef

David · 21st September 2013, 08:54 PM

Yes Jean, i was referring to Willem's keris, not yours. And to me, both the blade and the sheath always seemed more peninsula than Sumatran. That "flat" ivory buntet on the sheath looks much more like peninsula examples i have seen. The very boldly defined gandik and the meaty pesi looks more like what i would expect from a peninsula piece.

David · 22nd September 2013, 09:34 PM

It's come to my attention that Willem is currently selling this keris, so this discussion is closed until a sale is completed or it comes off the market.

21st September 2013, 08:54 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	Yes Jean, i was referring to Willem's keris, not yours. And to me, both the blade and the sheath always seemed more peninsula than Sumatran. That "flat" ivory buntet on the sheath looks much more like peninsula examples i have seen. The very boldly defined gandik and the meaty pesi looks more like what i would expect from a peninsula piece.

22nd September 2013, 09:34 PM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	It's come to my attention that Willem is currently selling this keris, so this discussion is closed until a sale is completed or it comes off the market.