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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey
If we want to learn about the keris we must look in a direction other than the books about keris.
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Hello Alan,
I was away for few days and I am surprised to find that nobody commented on this topic, which shows how difficult it is.
I agree with your statement but would comment as follows:
With so many Indonesian experts (may be stuck with their traditions) and brilliant Western scholars studying the Javanese & balinese cultures in detail for centuries, the mystery of the kris from Majapahit has not been resolved. Do you expect that there are any major remaining written sources or archeological pieces which would allow to progress on this subject?
For most Indonesian kris experts & collectors, the kris from Majapahit equals the kris from tangguh Majapahit, while for Westerners the kris from Majapahit may have looked like this one?
Regards