Thank you Shahrial for making that link to the competition winners available.
I have had a look at the winners, and the question has arisen in my mind as to how the winners are selected.
What standards are used to determine the finest keris exhibited?
Most especially in respect of Javanese and Balinese keris, how do the judges determine which is the best keris?
Is it an objective choice based upon a predetermined set of standards, or a subjective choice where concensus is reached as to the keris with the highest degree of visual appeal?
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