Which pamor is this?

A. G. Maisey · 15th July 2014, 01:26 PM

This blade displays very clear evidence that it was produced in the Sumenep area of Madura.

The entire keris may, or may not be of Cirebon origin, but the blade was not made in Cirebon.

I cannot name the pamor, I believe it to be an artistic innovation.

VVV · 15th July 2014, 01:38 PM

Thanks Alan,

I am a bit surprised that it is of recent (?) origin based on its supposed provenance.
Could you please develop the main points of evidence for it being Maduran?

Anyway, if it is an innovation it explains why I had a hard time to find the pamor.

Michael

15th July 2014, 01:26 PM	#1
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,047	This blade displays very clear evidence that it was produced in the Sumenep area of Madura. The entire keris may, or may not be of Cirebon origin, but the blade was not made in Cirebon. I cannot name the pamor, I believe it to be an artistic innovation.

15th July 2014, 01:38 PM	#2
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Thanks Alan, I am a bit surprised that it is of recent (?) origin based on its supposed provenance. Could you please develop the main points of evidence for it being Maduran? Anyway, if it is an innovation it explains why I had a hard time to find the pamor. Michael