warangka for identification

Gustav · 30th July 2019, 05:52 PM

There was another Keris auctioned last week, with some corresponding features - generally the same style sheath, talismanic inlays on Gonjo of similar kind.

A Yaksha/Rakshasa hilt with some unusual/individual features.

The interesting thing about it - it was brought to England by James Alms (1728 - 1791), officer of the Royal Navy, possibly at latest 1784.

Paul B. · 31st July 2019, 05:41 AM

Referring to the initial post of that nice Palembang kris I noticed the adapted slot opening. Seems to have contained quite a square model.

Gustav · 31st July 2019, 09:36 PM

That is just an inlay, about 4 mm thick. Under it the wrongko exactly fits Gandhik.
Similar inlay, of the same thickness, missing on Kepet side.

Just a cosmetic repair, done long time ago.

30th July 2019, 05:52 PM	#1
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,273	There was another Keris auctioned last week, with some corresponding features - generally the same style sheath, talismanic inlays on Gonjo of similar kind. A Yaksha/Rakshasa hilt with some unusual/individual features. The interesting thing about it - it was brought to England by James Alms (1728 - 1791), officer of the Royal Navy, possibly at latest 1784. Attached Images

31st July 2019, 05:41 AM	#2
Paul B. Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 205	Referring to the initial post of that nice Palembang kris I noticed the adapted slot opening. Seems to have contained quite a square model. Attached Images

31st July 2019, 09:36 PM	#3
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,273	That is just an inlay, about 4 mm thick. Under it the wrongko exactly fits Gandhik. Similar inlay, of the same thickness, missing on Kepet side. Just a cosmetic repair, done long time ago.