keris melayu for comment

[David]

Originally Posted by BluErf

Hmm... the taller ganja is one thing, but the way protrudes out and its prominence looked more Kelantanese to me, but must admit, this is a bit grey. I guess without the hilt, it is a bit difficult to tell the point of origin as well.

Could the hilt being with this blade really help to nail the origin of the blade if we have no provenance that the hilt is original to the blade?

[BluErf]

Originally Posted by David

Could the hilt being with this blade really help to nail the origin of the blade if we have no provenance that the hilt is original to the blade?

Well, we live with uncertainty in the world of keris collecting

The hilt does help a bit. If the hilt goes with the sheath, it would be easier to help with identification. If the hilt is obviously not fitting or appropriate, then we would have to discount it. A lot of ifs actually.

[BluErf]

Sorry to be a bother, but can we see the front of the sampir please. tks!