Another Balinese hilt ID

harrywagner · 23rd January 2016, 04:16 PM

This is a recent purchase that I believe is from Bali. Does anyone recognize the hilt? TIA

Harry

David · 23rd January 2016, 07:00 PM

Yep, looks Bali indeed.
I've seen this jolly fellow before. He seems related to Buddha to me (certainly similar to Chinese interpretations of Buddha that we have seen, but as per our previous discussions i would not jump to any conclusions.

Buddhism has also had a strong influence in Bali.

Battara · 23rd January 2016, 08:13 PM

Good point David.

Must admit though, not seen very many Buddha Bali hilts.

David · 23rd January 2016, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Good point David.

Must admit though, not seen very many Buddha Bali hilts.

Have you not seen this particular form before because i have.

Marcokeris · 23rd January 2016, 11:43 PM

nice keris

harrywagner · 24th January 2016, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcokeris

nice keris

Thanks! This one is a little bigger than the others I have. The blade it 17.5 inches. The whole thing is 23" in the scabbard. The blade is better than the others also. It is much darker (blackened?), a little thicker, and (IMO) could actually serve as a weapon. The hilt is what really sold me though. The jolly little guy appears to be carrying a wine flask, and given his tilt and the amused look on his face I would guess he has a few snorts!

Henk · 24th January 2016, 04:46 PM

Very nice balinese keris.

The uwer is missing. Try to get a real nice one as replacement.

harrywagner · 24th January 2016, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Henk

Very nice balinese keris.

The uwer is missing. Try to get a real nice one as replacement.

Thanks Henk. I am happy with it like it is.

23rd January 2016, 04:16 PM	#1
harrywagner Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 373	Another Balinese hilt ID This is a recent purchase that I believe is from Bali. Does anyone recognize the hilt? TIA Harry Attached Images

23rd January 2016, 07:00 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,119	Yep, looks Bali indeed. I've seen this jolly fellow before. He seems related to Buddha to me (certainly similar to Chinese interpretations of Buddha that we have seen, but as per our previous discussions i would not jump to any conclusions. Buddhism has also had a strong influence in Bali.

23rd January 2016, 08:13 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	Good point David. Must admit though, not seen very many Buddha Bali hilts.

23rd January 2016, 11:43 PM	#5
Marcokeris Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Italy Posts: 928	nice keris

24th January 2016, 04:46 PM	#7
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Very nice balinese keris. The uwer is missing. Try to get a real nice one as replacement.