Lew purchased this keris as being from Sulawesi but later learned the features are most typical of an origin in Terengganu in peninsular Malaysia. The straight double edged blade measures 13¾ inches (35 cm) and has relatively smooth faces with a dark gray finish through which a pamor formed by layers close to parallel with the blade faces is visible. The blade cross section is roughly a flattened hexagon and the layer intersections tighten and align along the edge bevels where there is slight irregularity in the straightness of the edge. A few patches of mild pitting are present as are some tight forging flaws and bright rubbed areas. Light tapping of the blade will elicit a ringing or singing sound. The pendokok or hilt ferrule is made of German (nickel) silver and the hilt is of carved wood with some repaired cracks. Including the kilt, the keris measures 16½ inches (41.8 cm) and weighs 10.6 ounces (302 grams). The nicely formed wooden scabbard has a glossy finish with defects upon the wrangka (mouth piece) and along the shaft particularly approaching the tip. The underlying wood appears to be in very good condition. The dark tip appears to be formed of dark wood; the intersection with the shaft of the scabbard suggests that it may be a replacement. Within the scabbard, the overall length is 16¾ inches (42.6 cm) with a weight of 16.6 ounces (474 grams). Lew dated this example as mid 19th century. A storage bag is included with this keris.
