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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th December 2023, 09:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 74,537
Posted By Jean
This is not a recently made pendok

This is not a recently made pendok
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th December 2023, 09:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 20,976
Posted By Jean
You should just glue the loose gonjo around the...

You should just glue the loose gonjo around the pesi, not a problem.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th November 2023, 07:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 51,544
Posted By Jean
Yes David, you are correct.

Yes David, you are correct.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th November 2023, 08:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 51,544
Posted By Jean
Hum, it may be a singa bersayap after all.

Hum, it may be a singa bersayap after all.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th November 2023, 08:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 51,544
Posted By Jean
Hello Alan, This is my opinion only but this...

Hello Alan,
This is my opinion only but this carving does not look like a standard singa for the following reasons:
. Head: fangs, bulging eyes, ears, hair
. Wings
. Sitting position, no penis,...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th November 2023, 04:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 51,544
Posted By Jean
IMO the carved winged animal on the gandik does...

IMO the carved winged animal on the gandik does not depict a singa but Garuda, see what it is holding in its front legs (snake or turtle?) and compare with the attached image from the Tropenmuseum....
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th November 2023, 09:30 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 51,544
Posted By Jean
Helllo Mariec, This looks like an old (19th...

Helllo Mariec,
This looks like an old (19th century?) balinese blade of good standard although it would benefit from being cleaned & treated for improving the pamor contrast. The winged animal at...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th November 2023, 09:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 17,467
Posted By Jean
Unesco and not Unseco!:D Yes, and this award...

Unesco and not Unseco!:D
Yes, and this award drastically boosted the interest for the keris worldwide (making, books, and trade), but 18 years after, it has significantly reduced...:(
Regards
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 5th November 2023, 08:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,666
Posted By Jean
According to my source (M.M Hidayat), your...

According to my source (M.M Hidayat), your warangka is in daunan (leaf) style from Madura.
According to Haryoguritno, kagok is a specific sub-type of warangka ladrang from Solo (kagok capu or kagok...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th October 2023, 08:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,817
Posted By Jean
This blade probably uses the same process but it...

This blade probably uses the same process but it was well made.
Regards
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th October 2023, 08:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,273
Posted By Jean
Natural, low quality (not transparent) rubies are...

Natural, low quality (not transparent) rubies are cheap in Indonesia, I can recommend you to a reliable seller if you wish. Personally I would prefer it to a lab stone even if does not matter as said...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th September 2023, 08:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,612
Posted By Jean
My antivirus software (Bitdefender) warns me that...

My antivirus software (Bitdefender) warns me that Vikingsword is not a secure site and I have to ignore it for logging in :confused:
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th August 2023, 09:20 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 152,622
Posted By Jean
Thank you Gustav, impressive! :D

Thank you Gustav, impressive! :D
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th August 2023, 08:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 44,733
Posted By Jean
Personally I don't like the carving & plating of...

Personally I don't like the carving & plating of the singa, and the greneng ;)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th August 2023, 08:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 44,733
Posted By Jean
The pamor Jarot Asem Wengkon (?) is very finely...

The pamor Jarot Asem Wengkon (?) is very finely made IMO.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th July 2023, 09:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 152,622
Posted By Jean
Alan, Very accurate and detailed comment, thank...

Alan,
Very accurate and detailed comment, thank you!
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th July 2023, 08:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 152,622
Posted By Jean
I have personally not much to say about these...

I have personally not much to say about these modern pieces, only that the pamor does not look typical of Pulo Tirto (islands in the sea) IMO, and the dapur is odd....
Regards
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th July 2023, 08:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,429
Posted By Jean
Thank you Alan.

Thank you Alan.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd July 2023, 01:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,429
Posted By Jean
Yes, I would say pamor Tunggak Semi/ Untu Walang....

Yes, I would say pamor Tunggak Semi/ Untu Walang. And the hilt is in Rajamala style.
Regards
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th July 2023, 02:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,452
Posted By Jean
Hum, the warangan treatment was performed by the...

Hum, the warangan treatment was performed by the best craftsman in Solo ;)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th July 2023, 10:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,452
Posted By Jean
A rather similar Javanese blade (shortened)...

A rather similar Javanese blade (shortened) before and after warangan for reference.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd May 2023, 10:30 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 114,250
Posted By Jean
I have to agree with you Marco, and not only the...

I have to agree with you Marco, and not only the Indonesian collectors and scholars have left (with few notable exceptions of course).... :o
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 17th April 2023, 08:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,944
Posted By Jean
IMO and although the pendok motif looks like one...

IMO and although the pendok motif looks like one of the Yogya designs (but quite crudely made), it is not from Yogya because the motif extends to the tip and the pendok is not narrowed at the tip...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 10th April 2023, 08:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,234
Posted By Jean
Nice woodeen scabbard, very well made blade but...

Nice woodeen scabbard, very well made blade but the last 3 luk are sloping backwards?
Regards
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd March 2023, 09:46 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 39,809
Posted By Jean
Another one from my collection (recent piece).

Another one from my collection (recent piece).
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