DOEHOENG KASOENDAN (A Soenda Perspective)

[Jean]

The blade in its original condition.

[Amuk Murugul]

Hullo everybody!

Update for 1st picture of post #63 above.

Best,

[Gustav]

As the sheath is a perfect fit for the blade, we can consider it to have been made for the Keris and thus original.

[Amuk Murugul]

Originally Posted by Gustav

As the sheath is a perfect fit for the blade, we can consider it to have been made for the Keris and thus original.

Hullo Gustav,
As you well know, during the life of a blade, it may undergo various changes of dress. When undergone properly, of course they should always fit ‘perfectly’.
By 'original', I mean as at the time it left the ‘original owner’. So I guess what you’re saying is that THAT particular sheath came with the blade when handed over by the then owner, back in 1521.
Thank you for your input.

Best,

[Gustav]

Hello Amuk Murugul,

of course this Keris did have at least one stopover in workshops run by portuguese in ther trading facilities or colonies, where the stones in the hilt were in set in a Ceilonese fashion, and possibly the Mendak was made. The style of overpainting of the sheath is associated with a Cochin workshop.

You surely were aware of this thread with more details on this:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...chordens+keris

But yes, I think the possibility this Keris originally came out of Java with this sheath is very high.

[Amuk Murugul]

Hullo again Gustav,

Here's another one I am sure you're familiar with.

Best of season's greetings!

[Amuk Murugul]

Hullo everybody!

Just thought I'd drop this one in. My take on these prevously-discussed objects. (Pardon the crypticism.)
May be of use to somebody.

Best,