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Originally Posted by BluErf
Yes, it is that keris.  I took pictures secretly when the guard was not looking. 
I didn't use flash, but had my tripod, hence I could only take from a certain angle.
The thing about the Riau-Lingga keris is that even though it was covered in gold and gems, somehow it looked tastefully done. This is the major difference with the new knock-offs being made today which looked just gaudy/tacky. |
Aha.. well, I've the privilege of taking it with the curator..
like you, no flash but unfortunately no tripod either.. so have to depend of the studiness of the hand.. army shooting technique
.. I do agree with you regarding the worksmanship.. here's the full blade.. (unfortunately it was placed in a transparent casing.. so here's the carpeting, as well).