Keris Singa Barong 1800s

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Hello members,

Here is another Keris that I have. Singa Barong 5 Luk with pamor Uler Lulut from 1800s.

Obviously, this Keris had Gold kinatah as I can see a little hint of gold traces in the wilah. Also, the hollow part of the Lion's mouth is giving away the fact that something was in it, most probably a golden ball.

My contact claimed that the gold was washed away due to aging and frequent cleansing. So there it is, a very 'clean' looking of Singa Barong.

The Keris was owned by a village head in East Java, who traded the Keris in exchange for a cow which was ritually slaughtered on the Islamic feast of sacrifice. The pamor itself is said to contain Prambanan meteorite (the meteorite that is reserved only for Kesultanan's Keris) and I have to admit that the pamor motif has a refined structure and an unusual brightness to it.

I would love to hear your comments on whether this Keris indeed contains Kanjeng Kyai pamor and how can one verify it. Thanks guys.