Another Balinese Keris for Analysis

[CharlesS]

This is a yet another one traded at the swap meet I mentioned. I believe this to be a later hilt(Kocet-kocetan) with an older blade. The blade has some micro pitting that has been well hidden by its acidic wash.

Thanks in advance for input/feedback.

[Jean]

Very nice kris, congrats! I cannot ascertain if the hilt is made from ivory or not :confused:

[CharlesS]

It is ivory, Jean. Thanks for your compliments.

[JeffS]

Hopefully you won't mind if I slip a little enquiry into your request for analysis... The minimalist ron dha and ron dha nunut like on this example, is this a result of erosion or the original intent of the maker? I recently acquired my 2nd keris (also from Bali) and it has this minimalist feature (attached).

[A. G. Maisey]

Impossible to know with certainty Jeff, but very probably erosion.