Keris, inscription, rough age.

Bob A · 24th May 2024, 01:31 AM

The inscription on the blade in question is pretty crude. This might lend itself to the idea that it is an early example, lacking the more sophisticated inscription and metal finishing in the later so-called "tourist" iterations.

Or perhaps it was made to emulate the successful tourist blades, but by a smith whose skills were less advanced, less commercial.

Closer to a folk art piece, IMO, and possibly an early post-WWII example.

24th May 2024, 01:31 AM	#10
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 435	The inscription on the blade in question is pretty crude. This might lend itself to the idea that it is an early example, lacking the more sophisticated inscription and metal finishing in the later so-called "tourist" iterations. Or perhaps it was made to emulate the successful tourist blades, but by a smith whose skills were less advanced, less commercial. Closer to a folk art piece, IMO, and possibly an early post-WWII example. Last edited by Bob A; 24th May 2024 at 05:48 AM.