Another Java kris for identification

Paul B. · 29th January 2018, 03:49 PM

Madura is quite acceptable I admit

Gustav · 30th January 2018, 01:39 PM

Actually Kelap Lintah (in combination with inclined Gandhik) and Ada2 are not unusual on South-Sumatran Keris, also Gonjo Iras.

The type of gold application on Gandhik and Gonjo seen here is typical for Palembang blades, and Palembang imitated many styles bladewise.

By the way note some likeness to the Keris Taming Sari (not getting involved in guessing about its age and provenance).

There is some discrepancy with the wear of Jenggot and Greneng, and at least two possibilities to explain it.

Overall, if there would be a possibility for me to buy such Keris, especially with only pictures available, I would never do it - too many question marks and daring details here.

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29th January 2018, 03:49 PM	#1
Paul B. Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 205	Madura is quite acceptable I admit

30th January 2018, 01:39 PM	#2
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,273	Actually Kelap Lintah (in combination with inclined Gandhik) and Ada2 are not unusual on South-Sumatran Keris, also Gonjo Iras. The type of gold application on Gandhik and Gonjo seen here is typical for Palembang blades, and Palembang imitated many styles bladewise. By the way note some likeness to the Keris Taming Sari (not getting involved in guessing about its age and provenance). There is some discrepancy with the wear of Jenggot and Greneng, and at least two possibilities to explain it. Overall, if there would be a possibility for me to buy such Keris, especially with only pictures available, I would never do it - too many question marks and daring details here.