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Old 31st December 2006, 12:15 PM   #14
Alam Shah
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Originally Posted by paolo
It seems to me that most of you agree on a Malay sundang blade, assembled with newer Malayan dress and a recent sheat (Malayan too). Now I wish know your opinion if was better to leave on the keris how it is now, or to save only the blade (that seems to be the better thing of the keris). Last question : might you suggest an age for the blade?
The ensemble is proper. Best to leave it the way it is now.
My guess would be, probably 20th century for the blade and later for the hilt and sheath. A nice find, congratulations. Should you decide not to keep it, do let me know.
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