Java keris for considertation/comment

erikscollectables · 27th February 2014, 06:25 PM

Recently I was able to add this keris to my small collection.
I hope to learn more about it.

I was thinking the form might be megantoro but I was reading this earlier discussion about this form and therefore I am now in doubt.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=megantoro

The gonjo does not have the typical curve at the end (excuse me but I do not know the correct name for that) which would be typical for the gonjo wilut I think?

The handle is Madura but I think the blade might be east Java?

Hope to hear your opinions and learn.

Many thanks in advance, Erik

Rick · 27th February 2014, 09:07 PM

Erik, d'you suppose you could upload these images to the site please ?

If / When your photobucket account expires all the pictures are then lost .

Jean · 28th February 2014, 08:45 AM

Hello Erik,
This old blade has 5 waves so IMO the dapur is not Megantara nor any of the established dapur types in Central Java.
Regards

erikscollectables · 28th February 2014, 05:49 PM

Hello Jean,

Thanks for your comment, what is the implication - that it was made in Madura?

Regards, Erik

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jean

Hello Erik,
This old blade has 5 waves so IMO the dapur is not Megantara nor any of the established dapur types in Central Java.
Regards

Jean · 28th February 2014, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erikscollectables

Hello Jean,

Thanks for your comment, what is the implication - that it was made in Madura?

Regards, Erik

Hello Erik,
I have no clear idea but my personal guess would rather be an old javanese village or trade blade but other opinions are welcome

Regards

David · 28th February 2014, 11:05 PM

Hey Erik…i just wanted to repeat Rick's request that you upload these and future images directly to the site instead of using photo bucket or other off-site photo servers. We have noticed that you did that in the Sunggingan thread as well. Direct uploads help us maintain an illustrated archive for future viewings and saves the researcher from fruitless searches that end in picture-less forum discussions.These conversations are always disjointed due to the disconnect created by the loss of visual examples. If you are unclear how to upload directly here is a link that holds some directions.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13631

Thanks!

27th February 2014, 06:25 PM	#1
erikscollectables Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 318	Java keris for considertation/comment Recently I was able to add this keris to my small collection. I hope to learn more about it. I was thinking the form might be megantoro but I was reading this earlier discussion about this form and therefore I am now in doubt. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=megantoro The gonjo does not have the typical curve at the end (excuse me but I do not know the correct name for that) which would be typical for the gonjo wilut I think? The handle is Madura but I think the blade might be east Java? Hope to hear your opinions and learn. Many thanks in advance, Erik Last edited by erikscollectables; 28th February 2014 at 09:03 AM.

27th February 2014, 09:07 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,290	Erik, d'you suppose you could upload these images to the site please ? If / When your photobucket account expires all the pictures are then lost .

28th February 2014, 08:45 AM	#3
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	Hello Erik, This old blade has 5 waves so IMO the dapur is not Megantara nor any of the established dapur types in Central Java. Regards

28th February 2014, 11:05 PM	#6
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,119	Hey Erik…i just wanted to repeat Rick's request that you upload these and future images directly to the site instead of using photo bucket or other off-site photo servers. We have noticed that you did that in the Sunggingan thread as well. Direct uploads help us maintain an illustrated archive for future viewings and saves the researcher from fruitless searches that end in picture-less forum discussions.These conversations are always disjointed due to the disconnect created by the loss of visual examples. If you are unclear how to upload directly here is a link that holds some directions. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13631 Thanks!