what type of sarung/scabbard fits this keris?

Green · 25th May 2016, 05:28 AM

I just got this keris Sumatera(?). It does not have a sarung/scabbard.
I can get the sarung done here -especially the peninsula malay type- but not sure exactly what type of sarung is appropriate to this keris. Would it be palembang style? bugis? etc.

Would appreciate suggestions and pics of appropriate scabbard.

Another Q. the tone and color of pendokok looks like gold and not kuningan or copper, but I have no way of verifying this. Can any of you give your opinion?

A. G. Maisey · 25th May 2016, 07:16 AM

I think I'd be inclined to run with Palembang.

If the pendongkok is not brass, it may be gilt over silver.

Green · 25th May 2016, 02:33 PM

Thank you Mr Maisey. I think it'll look good in palembang sheath. I'll go with this and get it made.

asomotif · 25th May 2016, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

I think I'd be inclined to run with Palembang.

My guess as well. Palembang.

David · 26th May 2016, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green

Another Q. the tone and color of pendokok looks like gold and not kuningan or copper, but I have no way of verifying this. Can any of you give your opinion?

I would have to say that even better, closer images of this hilt cup would not be sufficient for us to be able to identify this metal for you. In the current images i would guess brass, but again, would not be able to make any positive ID. But any jeweler worth his salt should be able to tell you the answer fairly quickly without much trouble.

Rick · 26th May 2016, 04:08 AM

Do we think the base of this Selut may be possibly upside down as it is mounted?

Green · 26th May 2016, 05:51 AM

Rick;

The base of the selut/pendokok/mendak is detachable and that's how it came with to me.

Sajen · 26th May 2016, 10:55 AM

Hello Green,

another vote for Palembang. The pendokok looks like gold or gold plated to my eyes. I would let test it. BTW, beautiful hilt, can we see additional pictures?

Best regards,
Detlef

Jean · 27th May 2016, 12:27 PM

By enlarging the pics I seem to see withish shades on the granulated balls of the pendokok so the metal may be gilt silver. You may get a more accurate opinion by looking at the inside of the cup. The ivory hilt is peculiar and very nice indeed.
Regards

25th May 2016, 05:28 AM	#1
Green Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Malaysia Posts: 312	what type of sarung/scabbard fits this keris? I just got this keris Sumatera(?). It does not have a sarung/scabbard. I can get the sarung done here -especially the peninsula malay type- but not sure exactly what type of sarung is appropriate to this keris. Would it be palembang style? bugis? etc. Would appreciate suggestions and pics of appropriate scabbard. Another Q. the tone and color of pendokok looks like gold and not kuningan or copper, but I have no way of verifying this. Can any of you give your opinion? Attached Images

25th May 2016, 07:16 AM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,897	I think I'd be inclined to run with Palembang. If the pendongkok is not brass, it may be gilt over silver.

25th May 2016, 02:33 PM	#3
Green Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Malaysia Posts: 312	Thank you Mr Maisey. I think it'll look good in palembang sheath. I'll go with this and get it made.

26th May 2016, 04:08 AM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	Do we think the base of this Selut may be possibly upside down as it is mounted?

26th May 2016, 05:51 AM	#7
Green Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Malaysia Posts: 312	Rick; The base of the selut/pendokok/mendak is detachable and that's how it came with to me.

26th May 2016, 10:55 AM	#8
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,794	Hello Green, another vote for Palembang. The pendokok looks like gold or gold plated to my eyes. I would let test it. BTW, beautiful hilt, can we see additional pictures? Best regards, Detlef

27th May 2016, 12:27 PM	#9
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	By enlarging the pics I seem to see withish shades on the granulated balls of the pendokok so the metal may be gilt silver. You may get a more accurate opinion by looking at the inside of the cup. The ivory hilt is peculiar and very nice indeed. Regards