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CharlesS · 19th October 2008, 08:28 PM

This one was an Ebay find that turned out to be a nice surprise after a polish. It is nothing extraordinary, but the blade chieselling in snake, dragon, or naga form is unusual, as is the blade composition.

While silver inlay is not so unusual, and is even often added to newer pieces, based on the condition of this one when found(blade completely rusted over, and hilt wrap dry rotted), I do not think it is a later addition and, indeed, seems to compliment the naga motif.

The the nicely detailed gangya is separate pieces, but very tight, and the silver inlays ignore it.

This is a large and unusually heavy kriss. I am thinking it dates to the early 20th Century.

19th October 2008, 08:28 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Later, But Unusual, Moro Kriss This one was an Ebay find that turned out to be a nice surprise after a polish. It is nothing extraordinary, but the blade chieselling in snake, dragon, or naga form is unusual, as is the blade composition. While silver inlay is not so unusual, and is even often added to newer pieces, based on the condition of this one when found(blade completely rusted over, and hilt wrap dry rotted), I do not think it is a later addition and, indeed, seems to compliment the naga motif. The the nicely detailed gangya is separate pieces, but very tight, and the silver inlays ignore it. This is a large and unusually heavy kriss. I am thinking it dates to the early 20th Century. Attached Images Last edited by CharlesS; 19th October 2008 at 08:50 PM.