Authenticity Of Keris

Alam Shah · 27th January 2005, 03:26 AM

Rick,
That would leave us at:

(in general) pictures used to get a visual opinion 'first impression' of the item, although it should not be conclusive. (in my opinion, only).

Can be used to identify the dapur, pamor ...etc, though. As far as authenticity...it is difficult.

> it is not possible to gain any idea at all of weight and the distribution of that
> weight, unless the keris is handled. Texture of the material can only be
> guessed at.

Again, all this is my opinion only, (except for the arrowed text, it's marto's).

27th January 2005, 03:26 AM	#11
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	Rick, That would leave us at: (in general) pictures used to get a visual opinion 'first impression' of the item, although it should not be conclusive. (in my opinion, only). Can be used to identify the dapur, pamor ...etc, though. As far as authenticity...it is difficult. > it is not possible to gain any idea at all of weight and the distribution of that > weight, unless the keris is handled. Texture of the material can only be > guessed at. Again, all this is my opinion only, (except for the arrowed text, it's marto's).