Help with (Moro Kris?)

Spunjer · 7th April 2011, 05:15 PM

Thanks, Rick! I'm trying to compare it to a similar kris that I have, and like yours, there's no separation line on the gangya as well. I'm actually interested at the ukkil design on the blade, wondering if it's similar. I will take some photo of mine and will post it.

ibeam · 10th April 2011, 01:49 AM

Very Nice kris...

I am interested on the silver plate on the top of the guard. I have only seen a handful with this detail.

Are there any okirr/engraving designs on it??

Battara · 10th April 2011, 03:26 AM

I'm with Jonathan on this one - would be helpful to see the top plate on this and not many with this silver plate top around.

Spunjer · 14th April 2011, 01:23 AM

for comparison:

Rick · 14th April 2011, 04:01 AM

WoW !!
Real similar Ron ...

Spunjer · 14th April 2011, 04:15 AM

was going thru the archives when i found this thread:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=2394

seems to be there's a point in time when these type of kris was en vogue. question is, what prompted this type, and was it pre 1900

kai · 14th April 2011, 09:37 AM

These engraved kris here and in the linked thread show less sophisticated craftmanship than typical (even late) 19th century examples - I think there's good reason to believe that these got produced during the American occupation while Yanni's kris is clearly pre-Span-Am war.

The better examples of these engraved kris may date to a transitional period (possibly 1900-1930) while others with much inferior workmanship are obviously later (still mainly being made for use in the culture though - no tourist toys).

Regards,
Kai

10th April 2011, 01:49 AM	#2
ibeam Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 134	Very Nice kris... I am interested on the silver plate on the top of the guard. I have only seen a handful with this detail. Are there any okirr/engraving designs on it?? Attached Images

14th April 2011, 01:23 AM	#4
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	for comparison: Attached Images

7th April 2011, 05:15 PM	#1
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	Thanks, Rick! I'm trying to compare it to a similar kris that I have, and like yours, there's no separation line on the gangya as well. I'm actually interested at the ukkil design on the blade, wondering if it's similar. I will take some photo of mine and will post it.

10th April 2011, 03:26 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	I'm with Jonathan on this one - would be helpful to see the top plate on this and not many with this silver plate top around.

14th April 2011, 04:01 AM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	WoW !! Real similar Ron ...

14th April 2011, 04:15 AM	#6
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	was going thru the archives when i found this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=2394 seems to be there's a point in time when these type of kris was en vogue. question is, what prompted this type, and was it pre 1900

14th April 2011, 09:37 AM	#7
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	These engraved kris here and in the linked thread show less sophisticated craftmanship than typical (even late) 19th century examples - I think there's good reason to believe that these got produced during the American occupation while Yanni's kris is clearly pre-Span-Am war. The better examples of these engraved kris may date to a transitional period (possibly 1900-1930) while others with much inferior workmanship are obviously later (still mainly being made for use in the culture though - no tourist toys). Regards, Kai