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Hello dear members,
I come across this Terengganu (at least I think it is) keris. The gonjo is repaired on one side and the scabbard wasn't made for this blade, there is an old infill from resin in front. The 5 luk blade is very well made but is it as well Terengganu? All comments are very welcome! ![]() |
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What is the meaning of 2 silver chased bands?
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Hello Detlef,
That's a tough one - I'd like to see more details and pics taken at a right angle! The blade does strike me as originating from Sulawesi though (probably the hilt, too). What's the blade length? Regards, Kai |
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Regards, Detlef |
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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. |
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Thank you! Think you mean pic.3 & 4? ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Quote:
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Regards, Detlef Last edited by Sajen; 1st September 2019 at 11:05 PM. |
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![]() Regards, Detlef |
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It's difficult to say, because it appears to be a mix of parts.
I cannot comment on blade, sheath could also be Riau-Lingga (very similar and almost the same to Terengganu form, which tend to become boxier approaching newer times) - see the well known golden Sultan's Keris. Pendongkok could come from everywhere, but is not typical for Peninsula. Hilt is more likely Sumatra/Straits. |
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![]() You are also correct that it seems to be a "mix of parts" but I think that it was for a long time together like this. Regards, Detlef |
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