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Athanase · 2nd August 2018, 10:37 PM

Hello,

I successful to decipher the 4 sign of old Javanese written on the back of the sheath of this keris, and surprise they indicate the date of 1821 !

Given the exceptional condition of the sheath I never thought he was so old.
We see that the sheath was specially made for this blade because the fit is perfect.
The blade measures 36cm and I suppose it is the same age as the sheath.

2nd August 2018, 10:37 PM	#1
Athanase Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Paris (France) Posts: 403	Solo Keris dating from 1821 for comment. Hello, I successful to decipher the 4 sign of old Javanese written on the back of the sheath of this keris, and surprise they indicate the date of 1821 ! Given the exceptional condition of the sheath I never thought he was so old. We see that the sheath was specially made for this blade because the fit is perfect. The blade measures 36cm and I suppose it is the same age as the sheath. Attached Images Last edited by Athanase; 2nd August 2018 at 10:51 PM.