Tumbok Lada classification

Alam Shah · 20th November 2006, 01:58 PM

An example of a Karih from Sumatra. Note: shorter curled hilt.

A close-up of the blade.

A close-up of the hilt and upper-sheath, made of buffalo horn.

Rick · 20th November 2006, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Alam Shah

An example of a Karih from Sumatra. Note: shorter curled hilt.

A close-up of the blade.

Now this piece looks similar to the example showed in post #2.
What d'you think Alam Shah ?

Alam Shah · 20th November 2006, 02:33 PM

Rick,
Your blade does have its similarities, especially the profile of the blade.
Blade-design suggests that it might be a Karih, after all.

VVV · 20th November 2006, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Alam Shah

An example of a Karih from Sumatra. Note: shorter curled hilt.

Shahrial,

Isn't that my Karih in your post?
Or do you have its twin?

http://www.kampungnet.com.sg/modules...view_album.php

Michael

Alam Shah · 20th November 2006, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by VVV

Shahrial,
Isn't that my Karih in your post? Or do you have its twin?

http://www.kampungnet.com.sg/modules...view_album.php

Michael

Yes! it is, after a closer look.

(Sorry I didn't know it was yours). Pictures are linked from Persada Pusaka auction gallery in KampungNet.
So you're the lucky owner of this fine Karih. Congratulation!

I didn't pay attention on your Karih during the auction, was concentrating on acquiring Lot 111.

VVV · 20th November 2006, 03:16 PM

Shahrial,

OK, that explains it.
Lot 111 is a very nice Keris!

Back to Rick's example, don't Karih have pamor on their blade?

Michael

Alam Shah · 22nd November 2006, 09:34 AM

Btw, Karih literally means mix or stir something, in Bahasa Indonesia.

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Originally Posted by VVV

Back to Rick's example, don't Karih have pamor on their blade?

Not necessarily, but those that I've seen are similar to yours, either pamor adeg or pamor sanak. Rick's piece still puzzling to classify.

20th November 2006, 01:58 PM	#1
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	An example of a Karih from Sumatra. Note: shorter curled hilt. A close-up of the blade. A close-up of the hilt and upper-sheath, made of buffalo horn. Last edited by Alam Shah; 20th November 2006 at 02:09 PM.

20th November 2006, 02:33 PM	#3
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	Rick, Your blade does have its similarities, especially the profile of the blade. Blade-design suggests that it might be a Karih, after all.

20th November 2006, 03:16 PM	#6
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Shahrial, OK, that explains it. Lot 111 is a very nice Keris! Back to Rick's example, don't Karih have pamor on their blade? Michael