Bali Ivory Keris (eBay)

asomotif · 8th February 2011, 09:52 PM

Davids logic was also my direct conclusion. You do not make fake veneer.
As for the wrangka. This does not look fake to me already based on the small spots. Fake timoho often only consist of large dark spots and not the smaller spots.
But also the back side if the wrangka gives me a good feeling.
The stains on the back side are consistent with the front.

I am quite convident that the buyer has a very good deal with this keris.

A. G. Maisey · 8th February 2011, 10:20 PM

Jean, it is simply not possible to determine if timoho is real or simulated from a photograph.

Well done simulated timoho can appear real, real timoho can appear to be simulated. I could show examples of both these cases. The only way to truly know is by close physical examination.

8th February 2011, 09:52 PM	#1
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,235	Davids logic was also my direct conclusion. You do not make fake veneer. As for the wrangka. This does not look fake to me already based on the small spots. Fake timoho often only consist of large dark spots and not the smaller spots. But also the back side if the wrangka gives me a good feeling. The stains on the back side are consistent with the front. I am quite convident that the buyer has a very good deal with this keris. Attached Images

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8th February 2011, 10:20 PM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,056	Jean, it is simply not possible to determine if timoho is real or simulated from a photograph. Well done simulated timoho can appear real, real timoho can appear to be simulated. I could show examples of both these cases. The only way to truly know is by close physical examination.