Unusual Keris with Arabic inscription on scabbard. Translation assistance requested.

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Unusual Keris with Arabic inscription on scabbard. Translation assistance requested.

RSWORD Unusual Keris with Arabic... 26th May 2018, 11:05 PM

Battara I agree Rick. The wranga is... 27th May 2018, 12:00 AM

Green the writing is in arabic... 27th May 2018, 05:59 AM

Jean Very interesting kris from... 27th May 2018, 09:46 AM

RSWORD Thanks for the translation... 28th May 2018, 02:34 PM

27th May 2018, 12:00 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	I agree Rick. The wranga is made of nickel/copper alloy and the yellow metal hilt is bronze. To me the bronze dragon etc. looks to be a later addition, or at least done by a middle talented craftsman.

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