Translation please? Minang Keris Lapis

erikscollectables · 3rd April 2009, 03:06 PM

I have a Keris Lapis if I am correct from the Minang Kabau area on Sumatra.

The woodwork is covered with goldpaint and not goldleaf so my guess is that it is not very very old, maybe first half of the 20th century.

The backside of the woodwork seems to have a text carved in.

Is there anyone out there who knows what this means?
It might also shed some light on the age of the keris.

Thanks in advance for any help!

Jentayu · 3rd April 2009, 07:12 PM

Hi, the words are actually an islamic declaration of creed - Laillaha illallah muhamadar rasullullah; translated as "There is no god but God, Muhamad is the messenger of God"

erikscollectables · 3rd April 2009, 10:55 PM

Many thanks for the translation Jentayu!

Regards, Erik

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Originally Posted by Jentayu

Hi, the words are actually an islamic declaration of creed - Laillaha illallah muhamadar rasullullah; translated as "There is no god but God, Muhamad is the messenger of God"

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erikscollectables Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 318	Translation please? Minang Keris Lapis I have a Keris Lapis if I am correct from the Minang Kabau area on Sumatra. The woodwork is covered with goldpaint and not goldleaf so my guess is that it is not very very old, maybe first half of the 20th century. The backside of the woodwork seems to have a text carved in. Is there anyone out there who knows what this means? It might also shed some light on the age of the keris. Thanks in advance for any help! Attached Images

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Jentayu Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 61	Hi, the words are actually an islamic declaration of creed - Laillaha illallah muhamadar rasullullah; translated as "There is no god but God, Muhamad is the messenger of God"