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Old 13th July 2008, 07:12 AM   #10
Alam Shah
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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey
Yes Shahrial, I do see "prabot" used often by Malaysian based collectors, that is the reason I phrased my comment as :- "In respect of Javanese keris---"
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Hi Alan and Pak Jimmy, I do understand. I'm merely stating the use of 'prabot' as in the Malay Peninsular use and context. I'm not saying it's right or wrong... in my posts, I use the term 'ricikan' too when refering to the blade features, especially the base area.
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