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Old 30th July 2018, 11:45 PM   #13
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Originally Posted by Athanase
Thank you all for your information.

The blade is "short", 33cm. But the pamor seems to have shown that it was longer at the beginning and that it was shortened afterwards.


I can't differentiate the blades from Bali and Lombok?
Generally, what are the details to look for to make a difference?
The handle and the scabbard are from Bali? or also from Lombok?
From about 1750 under the Dutch took control in 1895 Lombok was under Balinese rule. At times different parts of Lombok were ruled by various feuding Balinese kingdoms. During this time it is difficult to tell for sure the difference between many Bali and Lombok keris. It is also possible that some keris made in Lombok may well have been made by Balinese smiths who were sent there. But my understanding is that keris actual made in Lombok could, at times, be a bit more flamboyant than the usual Bali blade.
I believe i recall that certain style of "Bali" sheath was more common to Lombok, but perhaps someone can confirm that. As for your kidney shaped gayaman sarong i think these were to be found in both areas during this almost century and a half period so its hard to say where yours was made. The same can probably be said for the hilt.
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