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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st April 2012, 08:20 PM
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Views: 45,292
Posted By GIO
Nice blade. I have one very very similar, and...

Nice blade. I have one very very similar, and think both are recent manufacture. May I suggest you to provide better hilt and mendak?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st April 2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 39,752
Posted By GIO
In such situation I remove the ganja: there is...

In such situation I remove the ganja: there is always a lot of rust on the lower part of the tang and between ganja and blade.
After cleaning I apply an anti-rust product on all non -visible places.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th April 2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 24,661
Posted By GIO
As to the scabbard I agree with Alam Shah. The...

As to the scabbard I agree with Alam Shah.
The blade is very well made and has a perfectly controlled pamor.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th April 2012, 11:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 23,505
Posted By GIO
Henry, your pics of the blade inside the...

Henry,
your pics of the blade inside the scabbard clearly show that there is something missing at the mouth: a ganja.
As to the lack of space for a ganja there are two possible reasons
either...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th April 2012, 01:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 23,505
Posted By GIO
Henry, I understand that it will not be easy to...

Henry, I understand that it will not be easy to prepare a model for the ganja, but if you take your time, it will not be impossible.
Remember to check the overall elegance of the blade with your...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 10th April 2012, 01:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 23,505
Posted By GIO
Sorry, Henry, not ganja iras but "ganja lost". ...

Sorry, Henry, not ganja iras but "ganja lost".
No idea on how to replace it. Maybe you could find a ganja without pamor (sometimes it happens) and try to adapt it ...
BTW, all is really very very...
Forum: European Armoury 9th March 2012, 05:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,917
Posted By GIO
More than Indonesian, I would say Chinese, IMHO

More than Indonesian, I would say Chinese, IMHO
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 23rd February 2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,826
Posted By GIO
This weapon recalls me the images of the weapons...

This weapon recalls me the images of the weapons depicted at Borobudur, at Chandi Sukuh, or at Prambanan Temple. These weapons are often referred to as "early keris forms", derived from the...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 23rd February 2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,210
Posted By GIO
The general aspect of the hilt could bring to a...

The general aspect of the hilt could bring to a betel crusher's hilt, but these have a somewhat square and smaller peg hole. This peg hole is no doubt that of a kris. Could be that a betel crusher's...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 20th February 2012, 06:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,210
Posted By GIO
Definitely keris or indonesian dagger hilt IMO

Definitely keris or indonesian dagger hilt IMO
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th January 2012, 11:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,242
Posted By GIO
Hi Alan, If you wish to take photographs or...

Hi Alan,
If you wish to take photographs or have access to the hidden kris collection in the Oriental Museum in Venice (Ca' Pesaro), you can ask to the director, Mrs Fiorella Spadavecchia (she once...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2012, 10:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 44,354
Posted By GIO
You cannot expect to find experienced personnel...

You cannot expect to find experienced personnel in all museums.
In the "Indonesian Room" there is an inscription with few lines trying to explain what the keris is. Unfortunately in three lines...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th January 2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 44,354
Posted By GIO
No moro weapons, as far as I know. There is a...

No moro weapons, as far as I know.
There is a number of mandaus and parangs, but kept in warehouse.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th January 2012, 12:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,242
Posted By GIO
As to the Leiden museum, I have been there twice,...

As to the Leiden museum, I have been there twice, in 1985 (no keris exhibited because of a re-arrangement of the collections), and in 2001.
The second time the museum was wonderfully restored, but ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th January 2012, 12:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 44,354
Posted By GIO
The Venice collection was put together during a...

The Venice collection was put together during a journey in the Far East of the Prince Enrico di Borbone, Conte di Bardi, from 1887 to 1889.
After the dath of the Prince, in 1906, the widow sold the...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th November 2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,192
Posted By GIO
Really a little jewel, Marco. I would say that it...

Really a little jewel, Marco. I would say that it is much better in reality than in the pics. It seems as if it was originally painted. Or is it dirt ?
Wonderful hilt ! Congratulations
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th November 2011, 01:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,297
Posted By GIO
It seems that one layer of iron, under the nickel...

It seems that one layer of iron, under the nickel alloy, got consumed because of repeated etchings.
I got the impression that also the entire pamor at the left of latest pics is about to detach.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 1st November 2011, 07:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 27,928
Posted By GIO
Sajen, sorry for the wrong appreciation: I am not...

Sajen, sorry for the wrong appreciation: I am not a great expert.
The keris is really nice, and the etching is very good.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th October 2011, 04:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 27,928
Posted By GIO
[QUOTE=Sajen]Is someone able to name the pamor? ...

[QUOTE=Sajen]Is someone able to name the pamor?



Ngulit Semangka ?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th October 2011, 09:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 62,016
Posted By GIO
There is a sort of tail, but similar to a piece...

There is a sort of tail, but similar to a piece of cloth. There is also a keris inserted in the belt.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th October 2011, 07:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 62,016
Posted By GIO
Red face Here is one of my keris holders: Hanuman again ! ...

Here is one of my keris holders: Hanuman again !
I think it is a rather recent manufacture, now it has a big crack in the base.
Forget the keris. It has nothing to do with Bali. :o
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th October 2011, 06:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 62,016
Posted By GIO
Great sculpture indeed ! I too think it depicts...

Great sculpture indeed ! I too think it depicts Hanuman, but am asking myself: where the keris has to be inserted ?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th October 2011, 06:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,228
Posted By GIO
IMHO you are right. Frankly I am a bit puzzled by...

IMHO you are right. Frankly I am a bit puzzled by the hilt shown in pics 2,3 and 4 . Holding it in hand would not be so comfortable ....
Could it be made for a display keris ?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th September 2011, 12:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 47,353
Posted By GIO
Another solution. Maybe less spectacular, but it...

Another solution. Maybe less spectacular, but it does not need magnets or nails....
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th September 2011, 11:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 33,455
Posted By GIO
The mendak seems suitable for the blade, but not...

The mendak seems suitable for the blade, but not for the hilt, which is balinese type.
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