My First Kris - Now I've Caught the Bug!

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Originally Posted by nechesh

Even though i wrote Bima before it i had meant to say Bayu, so i think you are right there. What is it about th held object that make you say fish eggs? Isn't Bayu often depicted holding a mirror?

Oh, I didn't mean the attribute was fish eggs; that would be a most interesting thought.

"Fish eggs" or "telur ikan" refers to the small little metal beads which resemble... fish eggs. Its a technique commonly employed in jewellery-making (including keris accessories) in India and S.E.A.

This is the 1st time I'm seeing it employed on the attribute of a Balinese figural hilt.