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A. G. Maisey · Today, 01:42 AM

The question of keris origin has been addressed by many people, and when we examine this matter closely we find that it is something that is inextricably tied to the socio-cultural development of Jawa prior to 10th century, CE.

Across the world there are a number of weapon forms that can resemble the keris in one way or another, and a simple physical resemblance is not sufficient upon which to build an idea of origin.

However, if we can show trade, cultural & political links between the Central Javanese society during the early Classical Period & Japan, that might be a place to start investigation.

But then we are immediately faced with the fact that the keris is culturally tied to the Javanese/Balinese Hindu belief system. It might be quite difficult to introduce an idea of Japanese influence.

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A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,220	The question of keris origin has been addressed by many people, and when we examine this matter closely we find that it is something that is inextricably tied to the socio-cultural development of Jawa prior to 10th century, CE. Across the world there are a number of weapon forms that can resemble the keris in one way or another, and a simple physical resemblance is not sufficient upon which to build an idea of origin. However, if we can show trade, cultural & political links between the Central Javanese society during the early Classical Period & Japan, that might be a place to start investigation. But then we are immediately faced with the fact that the keris is culturally tied to the Javanese/Balinese Hindu belief system. It might be quite difficult to introduce an idea of Japanese influence.