KERIS IDENTIFICATION

carlos · 5th November 2005, 09:52 AM

HELLO EVRYBODY!
TODAY HAS ARRIVED AT HOME THIS KERIS , I BOUGHT FROM EBAY 3 WEEKS AGO.THE SELLER TOLD ME IS A ANTIQUE KERIS FROM SUMATRA.WHAT IS YOUR OPINION?
http://cgi.ebay.es/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...MEWN%3AIT&rd=1
THANKS FOR ALL!!

simatua · 5th November 2005, 02:17 PM

Hello Carlos,

I think a decent piece for a nice price. I cannot see at the pictures if the keris exactly fits in the wranka, nevertheless it looks old and autentic.

On the webside: http://old.blades.free.fr/ You ca find a lot of information about this piece i think.
Once i bought something too from this seller, in my opinion a reliable seller with knowledge from the kerises he sells.

greetings Martin

Justin · 5th November 2005, 02:33 PM

Im not exactly one of the forums keris experts but I think you got a very nice keris,Sumatra sounds like a good possible origin but I wouldnt be surprised if it was from the penninsula either.Congrats!

Alam Shah · 5th November 2005, 02:39 PM

Hi carlos,

Maybe you can post sharper pictures of the blade. I'm sure you'll get better comments, especially about the blade.

From the fittings, it seems to be an average piece from Palembang.

nechesh · 5th November 2005, 04:37 PM

I think Alam hit it right on the head, at least as far as dress is concerned. The eBay pics aren't good enough or close enough to make any good estimate on age, but the dress seems to have a nice patina and sure looks Palembang to me. I think you got a good deal on this one.

Ki Jayamalelo · 5th November 2005, 05:08 PM

Hello Carlos and all Kerislovers,

you made a good deal, because the metallic oversheath seems to me not only tembaga (copper) but suasa, an alloy of gold and copper. Very typical for Palembang.

Ki Jayamalelo

Battara · 5th November 2005, 08:51 PM

I was thinking the sheath was silver with tarnish. As mentioned, better pictures would clear things up.

BluErf · 6th November 2005, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ki Jayamalelo

Hello Carlos and all Kerislovers,

you made a good deal, because the metallic oversheath seems to me not only tembaga (copper) but suasa, an alloy of gold and copper. Very typical for Palembang.

Ki Jayamalelo

I was watching this auction and had wanted to bid because I thought the pendok was suasa too. Its good to hear an independent assessment that is congruent with mine.

5th November 2005, 09:52 AM	#1
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 737	KERIS IDENTIFICATION HELLO EVRYBODY! TODAY HAS ARRIVED AT HOME THIS KERIS , I BOUGHT FROM EBAY 3 WEEKS AGO.THE SELLER TOLD ME IS A ANTIQUE KERIS FROM SUMATRA.WHAT IS YOUR OPINION? http://cgi.ebay.es/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...MEWN%3AIT&rd=1 THANKS FOR ALL!!

5th November 2005, 02:39 PM	#4
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	Hi carlos, Maybe you can post sharper pictures of the blade. I'm sure you'll get better comments, especially about the blade. From the fittings, it seems to be an average piece from Palembang. Last edited by Alam Shah; 5th November 2005 at 05:21 PM. Reason: grammar

5th November 2005, 02:17 PM	#2
simatua Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 69	Hello Carlos, I think a decent piece for a nice price. I cannot see at the pictures if the keris exactly fits in the wranka, nevertheless it looks old and autentic. On the webside: http://old.blades.free.fr/ You ca find a lot of information about this piece i think. Once i bought something too from this seller, in my opinion a reliable seller with knowledge from the kerises he sells. greetings Martin

5th November 2005, 02:33 PM	#3
Justin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 175	Im not exactly one of the forums keris experts but I think you got a very nice keris,Sumatra sounds like a good possible origin but I wouldnt be surprised if it was from the penninsula either.Congrats!

5th November 2005, 04:37 PM	#5
nechesh Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 940	I think Alam hit it right on the head, at least as far as dress is concerned. The eBay pics aren't good enough or close enough to make any good estimate on age, but the dress seems to have a nice patina and sure looks Palembang to me. I think you got a good deal on this one.

5th November 2005, 05:08 PM	#6
Ki Jayamalelo Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 18	Hello Carlos and all Kerislovers, you made a good deal, because the metallic oversheath seems to me not only tembaga (copper) but suasa, an alloy of gold and copper. Very typical for Palembang. Ki Jayamalelo

5th November 2005, 08:51 PM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,217	I was thinking the sheath was silver with tarnish. As mentioned, better pictures would clear things up.