A North Coast Javanese Keris with a Raksasa comment

Rafngard · 13th April 2018, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

Agree with everything what's said already. All parts don't belong together but I think that the seller (who is a member of this forum also) don't put it together like this, it will be a mismatch from a former owner/dealer.

The seller did seem both very knowledge about and honest in their listing. I guess I'm not surprised that their a member!

Thanks for your comments Detlef!

Thanks,
Leif

Jean · 13th April 2018, 10:52 AM

The hilt is finely carved but a recent piece from Madura IMO, it lacks the charm of old pieces (stiff design). I would also try to remove the selut which is not suitable.
Regards

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13th April 2018, 10:52 AM	#2
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	The hilt is finely carved but a recent piece from Madura IMO, it lacks the charm of old pieces (stiff design). I would also try to remove the selut which is not suitable. Regards