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David · 22nd February 2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

Congrats,
very nice keris, seems original to me. But maybe based on the length of the blade not Java. Could be a Bali blade.

Well, if my conversion is correct that puts this blade at 15.7 inches. I wouldn't say that is too long for a Javanese blade. It doesn't seem to have a Balinese treatment to the blade surface either. I suppose Lombok is possible.

I don't think it is very old either. Seems at least into the 20th century. Of course better, sharper photos would be helpful as would seeing it with a proper stain.

galvano · 22nd February 2009, 03:32 PM

thanks for your appreciations.
others photos

Sajen · 22nd February 2009, 06:00 PM

Hello galvano,
a picture from the peksi will be helpful.
Regards,
sajen

Newsteel · 23rd February 2009, 12:53 AM

The greneng (ron dha) doesn't suggest it is Javanese. Close to Bali or Lombok to me. But I love this kind of sublime luks (waves).

Marcokeris · 23rd February 2009, 05:45 AM

IMO is from Bali and VERY VERY NICE. (I think is an old armonious blade)
Warangan?

David · 23rd February 2009, 01:33 PM

Thanks for the better pics Galvano.

Marco, i don't know what you mean by "armonious". Could you explain?
It is clear from the surface of this blade that it wasn't kept in a Balinese manner or the blade surface would be much smoother. I am leaning more towards Lombok where not all blades are polished. Of course it is in Javanese dress so perhaps it was in Jawa for a few years an had a bunch of Javanese washings.

galvano · 23rd February 2009, 06:15 PM

LENGTH 7,8 CM
DIAMETER 8 MM

Marcokeris · 24th February 2009, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David

Thanks for the better pics Galvano.

Marco, i don't know what you mean by "armonious". Could you explain?
It is clear from the surface of this blade that it wasn't kept in a Balinese manner or the blade surface would be much smoother. I am leaning more towards Lombok where not all blades are polished. Of course it is in Javanese dress so perhaps it was in Jawa for a few years an had a bunch of Javanese washings.

David i want to say that IMO can be a little difficult to made a 5 luks keris in a fine well-according manner. Of course this is more valid for 3 luks keris. In fact is almost impossible to see at present days NEW keris with 3 luks ...and is rather difficult to see old blades that gratify my eyes for their harmoniousity when they have 3 luks (of course i'm speaking about only about my personal taste ).

Alam Shah · 24th February 2009, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Newsteel

The greneng (ron dha) doesn't suggest it is Javanese. Close to Bali or Lombok to me. But I love this kind of sublime luks (waves).

I agree with you bro, nice keris.. probably of Lombok origin.. love the elephant-works.. lovely 'luk kemba' blade form..

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22nd February 2009, 06:00 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,788	Hello galvano, a picture from the peksi will be helpful. Regards, sajen

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Newsteel Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 132	The greneng (ron dha) doesn't suggest it is Javanese. Close to Bali or Lombok to me. But I love this kind of sublime luks (waves).

23rd February 2009, 05:45 AM	#5
Marcokeris Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Italy Posts: 928	IMO is from Bali and VERY VERY NICE. (I think is an old armonious blade) Warangan?

23rd February 2009, 01:33 PM	#6
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,303	Thanks for the better pics Galvano. Marco, i don't know what you mean by "armonious". Could you explain? It is clear from the surface of this blade that it wasn't kept in a Balinese manner or the blade surface would be much smoother. I am leaning more towards Lombok where not all blades are polished. Of course it is in Javanese dress so perhaps it was in Jawa for a few years an had a bunch of Javanese washings.