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A. G. Maisey · 19th January 2012, 08:35 PM

Thank you Gio.

I know about the Oriental Museum, but I have not yet firmed up on the dates I will be in Venice. As soon as I do, I will get in touch with Mrs. Spadavecchia.

Thank you for your suggestion.

Thank you Marco.

In fact, at the Museo Bargallo in Florence there are three exceptionally important keris. All entered Europe prior to 1650, I think all were Medici possessions. I will be staying close to Florence, and I have already arranged a meeting with the Vice Director of Museo Bargallo.

Unlike some museums I have dealt with, the people from this museum got back to me immediately, and my request to view was granted without hesitation and in fact quite warmly. It is a true pleasure to find a museum that relates to the public as if they were people, not numbers through the door.

I will also follow up on your suggestion, and I thank you for it.

19th January 2012, 08:35 PM	#14
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,714	Thank you Gio. I know about the Oriental Museum, but I have not yet firmed up on the dates I will be in Venice. As soon as I do, I will get in touch with Mrs. Spadavecchia. Thank you for your suggestion. Thank you Marco. In fact, at the Museo Bargallo in Florence there are three exceptionally important keris. All entered Europe prior to 1650, I think all were Medici possessions. I will be staying close to Florence, and I have already arranged a meeting with the Vice Director of Museo Bargallo. Unlike some museums I have dealt with, the people from this museum got back to me immediately, and my request to view was granted without hesitation and in fact quite warmly. It is a true pleasure to find a museum that relates to the public as if they were people, not numbers through the door. I will also follow up on your suggestion, and I thank you for it.