Gold on Keris

PenangsangII · 21st September 2010, 04:41 AM

I cant agree more Alan, that the question on gold dress keris should be addressed in more specific manners.

Regarding the Malaka Code, since the former glory of the empire and its remnants (Johor Riau) ceased to exist, the code is still very much observed within the Malayan palace sphere, i.e. you dont wear a keris dress in gold when attending a royal function bla bla... Nevertheless, the code was not absorbed into the common law (British based) thus no enforcement whatsoever to those defying the code

Battara · 22nd September 2010, 12:02 AM

This has been great information. I am learning. Thank you very much folks!

Ok, let's try this. I will narrow this to a keris that is south Malay peninsular (Johar?) and 19th century with 2 16k gold bands, one under the wrangka and the other at the bottom of the scabbard. I don't have it but seen it. Selut is gold plated brass and the hilt is jawa demom.

Would this be royal or just a display of wealth? (sorry did not take pictures)

21st September 2010, 04:41 AM	#1
PenangsangII Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 401	I cant agree more Alan, that the question on gold dress keris should be addressed in more specific manners. Regarding the Malaka Code, since the former glory of the empire and its remnants (Johor Riau) ceased to exist, the code is still very much observed within the Malayan palace sphere, i.e. you dont wear a keris dress in gold when attending a royal function bla bla... Nevertheless, the code was not absorbed into the common law (British based) thus no enforcement whatsoever to those defying the code

22nd September 2010, 12:02 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	This has been great information. I am learning. Thank you very much folks! Ok, let's try this. I will narrow this to a keris that is south Malay peninsular (Johar?) and 19th century with 2 16k gold bands, one under the wrangka and the other at the bottom of the scabbard. I don't have it but seen it. Selut is gold plated brass and the hilt is jawa demom. Would this be royal or just a display of wealth? (sorry did not take pictures)