Gold work on blades

rand · 17th November 2007, 06:42 PM

Hey Mick,

The keris you have posted are incredible examples of sumptuous metalwork on keris's. Both the blades and the gold application are breath-taking displaying a combination of high carot thick gold tooled under the hands of an artisan creates a stunning visual effect. The lure of gold in contrast to the metallurgy of steel coupled with the designs from a culture create a visual splendour for the eye that transcends the boundry's of nations.

Am not a student of the Keris but appreciate a beautiful object. Thanks for posting the pics of your keris's.

rand

17th November 2007, 06:42 PM	#7
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 539	Goldwork on Keris Hey Mick, The keris you have posted are incredible examples of sumptuous metalwork on keris's. Both the blades and the gold application are breath-taking displaying a combination of high carot thick gold tooled under the hands of an artisan creates a stunning visual effect. The lure of gold in contrast to the metallurgy of steel coupled with the designs from a culture create a visual splendour for the eye that transcends the boundry's of nations. Am not a student of the Keris but appreciate a beautiful object. Thanks for posting the pics of your keris's. rand