patrem

[Ganja Iras]

Dear keris folks ,
Here i share this blade ,an old patrem lombok in kojongan ( sandang walikat ) sheath.
The hilt made of buffalo horn in prabu style.
Any comments are very welcom .
Thanks and regards,

Ganja iras

[David]

I would say that all the dress, including the hilt, are contemporary. I like the color of the horn if they are indeed accurate in the photo. What is the length of this blade?

[Rick]

Am I the only one who sees a similarity of sorts with the Malay kris posted by Charles ?
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18043

[David]

Originally Posted by Rick

Am I the only one who sees a similarity of sorts with the Malay kris posted by Charles ?
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18043

If you mean in regards to pamor, most certainly.

[Jean]

I have my doubts that this blade actually originates from Lombok, but other opinions are welcome
Regards

[David]

Originally Posted by Jean

I have my doubts that this blade actually originates from Lombok, but other opinions are welcome
Regards

I wouldn't be surprised. Where were you thinking, Madura?

[Jean]

Originally Posted by David

I wouldn't be surprised. Where were you thinking, Madura?

I would prefer to wait the reply from Ganja Iras but yes, East Java/ Madura seems very likely to me.
Regards

[Ganja Iras]

Dear friends ,
Thank you very much for the comments and your opinion.
the blade length is 20 centimeters ( gonjo to the tip ).
frankly i dont know much about keris ,so i can't determine the originate of the blade.
The dress ( warangka ) is new made ; purnama sada wood ,but i have no idea about the hilt age.
Thank you.

G.Iras

[David]

I would image the hilt is just about as recent as the sheath. It's not a very refined or skilled piece. I generally see better execution on hilts of this material that have any reasonable age to them. I would not be surprised if this entire ensemble was a Madura creation.