I’ve bought a job lot of krises with the idea of keeping some but perhaps not all (but who knows what I’ll do!).
There were two with a Naga blade , one which is iron but brass plated ( I don’t think it is gold
) and the other one similar to the merak-naga that I had on another kris which I talked about and then sold to a friend.
the second example has a special Sarong and Hilt, the brass example needs some parts or part adapting and a bit of work to reattach and shape the warangka (ill fitting)
Now I was wandering what the opinion on this type of blade would be. It is certainly elaborate and probably “ modern” but , my question is, how do you, esteemed connoisseurs feel about them? Is the intricate carving competely done by machine? Is this done by a Pantograph milling machine? Te plating of the brass one seems to be VERY well made (it is magnetic!).
Sorry about the pics, I usually do this with a camera but not this time.
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Moderator Edit: The brass covered keris was removed because it is an active auction.)