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RSWORD · 20th October 2011, 11:12 PM

Here is an interesting Sumatran keris with a silver scabbard with inscription. The interesting part is I can make out a date of 1223 which, if accurate, would be early 19th century. My question is do we think this date was added at the time the piece was manufactured. Or do we think this is a later piece with an earlier date added. But if that is the case, why add an earlier date? The silver is nice quality. It has tarnished a nice bluish-black color and the wood has a nice patina and grain. Looking forward to thoughts on this one.

20th October 2011, 11:12 PM	#1
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,083	Arabic translation assistance on Sumatran keris Here is an interesting Sumatran keris with a silver scabbard with inscription. The interesting part is I can make out a date of 1223 which, if accurate, would be early 19th century. My question is do we think this date was added at the time the piece was manufactured. Or do we think this is a later piece with an earlier date added. But if that is the case, why add an earlier date? The silver is nice quality. It has tarnished a nice bluish-black color and the wood has a nice patina and grain. Looking forward to thoughts on this one. Attached Images