New Keris Owner

Alam Shah · 18th May 2006, 05:39 AM

The fittings, hilt (or ukiran) and sheath (or warangka) is in Yogyakarta Gayaman form. As said before, for everyday use.

About the blade, the ganja area (the other piece, lower part of the blade), seems to have some age to it with some worn-down area. The ganja has Pamor Mas Kemambang, i think. I'm no expert.

Overall, a slightly above average piece in good condition.

A little oil to prevent rust would be sufficient for now.

doecon said...

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It doesnt really look as a 500USD, keris. I'm sorry. Its rather a common type, might be a bit older, but that doesnt make it special. As mentioned before, you can find some prices of similar pieces in the closed items section of eBay.

No need to rub it in doecon... Why bother, checking the price for something that had been already paid for? Unless, as a reference for future purchases. Whether it is special or not is up to the owner. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Who are we to say. Keris collection is a matter of personal preference. If it is a gift from my sister, it is special to me all right. Or for that matter any gifts.

A. G. Maisey · 18th May 2006, 06:40 AM

Any keris that is a gift has a value beyond that of rubies.

It may never be sold.

Regretably the photos are little less than adequate to allow any appraisal, so at this time I wish to reserve comment, however, detailed inspection of the presentation of the pamor seems to indicate faint angular lines running across the pamor. It could well be that this blade carries pamor nginden, which would make it a scarce and desireable keris.

May I suggest that you try looking along the length of the blade from the handle end, and see if something like a pattern of shadows appearing as lines across the blade, or possibly "X"'s, can be seen.

Alam Shah · 18th May 2006, 08:17 AM

Greetings Mr Alan Maisey and a late welcome to the forum...
May we be enlightened by your knowledge in this field.

18th May 2006, 08:17 AM	#3
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	greetings... Greetings Mr Alan Maisey and a late welcome to the forum... May we be enlightened by your knowledge in this field.

18th May 2006, 06:40 AM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,082	Any keris that is a gift has a value beyond that of rubies. It may never be sold. Regretably the photos are little less than adequate to allow any appraisal, so at this time I wish to reserve comment, however, detailed inspection of the presentation of the pamor seems to indicate faint angular lines running across the pamor. It could well be that this blade carries pamor nginden, which would make it a scarce and desireable keris. May I suggest that you try looking along the length of the blade from the handle end, and see if something like a pattern of shadows appearing as lines across the blade, or possibly "X"'s, can be seen.