"Big" Est Java Keris?

Athanase · 26th February 2017, 06:33 PM

Hello,

This keris has many javanese features (Sheath, blade surface, mendak), but also others are strange compared to my other javanese keris (the size: 40cm for the blade) and the hilt representing Ganesha.
The scabbard measures 47cm and fits well with the blade.
The hilt was broken and repaired with a lot of glue in the past, impossible to remove. It looks like plaster (or resin?) painted to imitate old ivory.
The hilt probably dates from the second half of the 20th century but the blade seems older.

I think this Keris comes from East Java (or Madura?), but I don't understand the mix.

What do you think?

26th February 2017, 06:33 PM	#1
Athanase Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Paris (France) Posts: 408	"Big" Est Java Keris? Hello, This keris has many javanese features (Sheath, blade surface, mendak), but also others are strange compared to my other javanese keris (the size: 40cm for the blade) and the hilt representing Ganesha. The scabbard measures 47cm and fits well with the blade. The hilt was broken and repaired with a lot of glue in the past, impossible to remove. It looks like plaster (or resin?) painted to imitate old ivory. The hilt probably dates from the second half of the 20th century but the blade seems older. I think this Keris comes from East Java (or Madura?), but I don't understand the mix. What do you think? Attached Images