A Very Old Kris

[migueldiaz]

Originally Posted by Gustav

... this blade shape is not something reserved for Bohol object. This is the picture of a keris with provenance. It came to Japan at 1620.

Thanks Gustav, for the pic. And I see that you've been talking about these objects for quite some time now. Nice discussion!

But may I know what the point is? Because at first blush, it appears to me that you are giving me 'ammo' instead That is, these objects were supposedly picked up in Manila (i.e., Philippines) back then, in the early 1600s. Hence, presenting these objects only help me bolster my contention that the 'waisted' kalis blade, just like the Bohol kalis, is an ancient Phil. blade shape (but for sure, there's no exclusivity, as this blade shape is also found in many other cultures) ...

Thus you need to make more explicit your points, please. Thanks again.