23rd October 2024, 04:38 AM | #1 |
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Advice on another keris
Hello again,
I was gifted this keris when in Makassar. The person who gave it to me did not know much about it, other than that it was from Java or Bali and that the figural motif in the handle is a representation of Ganesha. The blade is very thin and when it is being removed from the warangka or 'dinged' with one's finger it makes a pleasing ringing sound, which I'm told is a sign of quality. Any insight/opinions on the characteristics of this keris much welcome. Am I right that it is Javanese? Cheers |
23rd October 2024, 11:07 PM | #2 |
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Hi Adam and welcome to the forum.
The blade, wrongko and mendhak all appear to be Javanese to me. The Ganesha hilt is most certainly Balinese. If this were mine i would replace the hilt with a basic planar style Javanese hilt like i show below and maybe just display the Balinese hilt, which seems a fair mid-late 20th century carving. The blade is not old IMHO and show an Udan Mas, or Golden Rain pamor. |
25th October 2024, 12:00 AM | #3 |
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Thank you David, your insight, and advice, much appreciated.
Best wishes Adam |
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