A Balinese pande made a keris with this pamor?
Incredible!
The lion-tortoise on the keris shown is purely for artistic ornamentation, however if interpreted in older representations, the lion can be associated in Hindu belief with warriors, in Chinese belief they are a protective motif.
Prajapati, the First Being became a tortoise to have a child, and he supports the universe. I think that the elements of the universe also are carried by his body --- not certain on this.
Later, Wisnu became a tortoise (Second Incarnation) so his shell could support Mount Mandhara.
Both these motifs are loaded with symbolism, its just a matter of how they are interpreted.
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