Bali Dress. Bali Blade?

[David]

I would be fairly comfortable believing this blade is from Bali, though i would be more convinced if i could see it in full stain so that the pamor was revealed.
It is not that unusual for a blade to be adapted to a used sarung.

[kai]

I'm with David and also believe the blade to be proper in a Bali context; also recycling of fittings is not unusual, indeed.

From what I can glean from the pics, also the pamor seems to fit with a Bali origin.

The blade is quite worn and may be older. These often tend to be on the small side of the common size range.

Regards,
Kai

[drdavid]

Make it 3 votes for Bali
DrDavid

[Anthony G.]

Originally Posted by drdavid

Make it 3 votes for Bali
DrDavid

It is a nice Balinese keris alright. Not bad, lucky you

[A. G. Maisey]

I'm with everybody else.

[RobT]

Hi All,

Thanks to all who responded. Since the ID is unanimous and unequivocal, there can be no doubt that my suspicions were unfounded. Good to know. As unbelievable as it may seem, I bought the keris at a local flea market where I shop for used tools. When I saw it on the dealer's table, I couldn't believe my eyes.

Sincerely,
RobT

[David]

Originally Posted by RobT

As unbelievable as it may seem, I bought the keris at a local flea market where I shop for used tools. When I saw it on the dealer's table, I couldn't believe my eyes.

It's funny how that can happen. I have also found a few keris and other SEA blades in some unexpected places. Often the price is right in these situations as well.