Terengganu (?) keris for comment

Sajen · 1st September 2019, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

What is the meaning of 2 silver chased bands?

Purely decorative IMHO!

Regards,
Detlef

A. G. Maisey · 1st September 2019, 10:46 PM

Yes Detlef, decorative, but not purely so.

These bands strengthen the joints, sometimes the joint areas are bound with twine, and this binding serves the same purpose.

Sajen · 1st September 2019, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

Yes Detlef, decorative, but not purely so.

These bands strengthen the joints, sometimes the joint areas are bound with twine, and this binding serves the same purpose.

Yes, of course you are correct! Thank you Alan for correction.

Regards,
Detlef

1st September 2019, 10:46 PM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,991	Yes Detlef, decorative, but not purely so. These bands strengthen the joints, sometimes the joint areas are bound with twine, and this binding serves the same purpose.