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8th September 2012, 11:49 AM
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This is one of the best keris posted on this forum for a longer time. I would say Sumatran, Riau, yet perhaps there could be some possibility it would come from Malay Peninsula. Blade is really beautiful, with a sort of Pamor Miring, which is rather rare. Hilt and wood grain on sheat are also very good.
Congratulations on a very good find! |
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8th September 2012, 01:18 PM
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I agree with Gustav, the only negative aspect is the missing buntut at the base of the sheath but a new one could be made.
The pamor looks like the Javanese Korowelang style, see picture. Regards |
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8th September 2012, 03:37 PM
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Sumatra Bugis. The ukiran should turn 45 or 90 degrees.
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8th September 2012, 03:57 PM
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Actually hilt is often turned like this one (in pictures) for storage purposes, never other way around.
Last edited by Gustav; 8th September 2012 at 08:13 PM. Reason: added "in pictures" |
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8th September 2012, 05:22 PM
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Nice Bugis influenced keris with an unusually complex pamor for this style. The wood looks beautiful as well. Nice catch.
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8th September 2012, 05:51 PM
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Thanks for all the answers guys! I've not bought the weapon yet as I wanted input from experts such as yourselves first. Is it possible to tell approximately how old it is?
The dealer is asking £145 ($232 US). That seems a reasonable price given the information above, would you agree? |
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8th September 2012, 06:03 PM
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Actually I did a little searching with the information given above and found a similar example:
Early 20th Century Malay / Sumatran Bugis Keris |
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9th September 2012, 02:21 AM
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Very nice indeed.
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9th September 2012, 09:50 AM
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9th September 2012, 10:42 AM
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may I turn your attention to this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...on+hilt+keris? |
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9th September 2012, 01:09 PM
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Thank you for pointing to that most interesting and educational thread! Dan |
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