Bali keris advice and thoughts

kai · 20th December 2022, 11:13 PM

Hello Sid,

Apologies for joining the party late!

Despite handling this keris a long time ago, I can't add much to what has already been mentioned:

I'm pretty sure the gonjo got crafted on Bali or Lombok.

The pamor does resemble what can be, for example, commonly be found on keris from Madura; however, as already mentioned for the rougher surface texture, this doesn't negate a possible origin from Bali/Lombok, either!

Once you receive this keris, a peek on the pesi might allow additional insights!

This keris was exhibited & published a while ago: Follow the link given by me in post #31 of this thread:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=21646
Check piece #16 on page 90 of the catalog in English language!

This catalog is also still available as book in both languages, I believe.

Regards,
Kai

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20th December 2022, 11:13 PM	#13
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello Sid, Apologies for joining the party late! Despite handling this keris a long time ago, I can't add much to what has already been mentioned: I'm pretty sure the gonjo got crafted on Bali or Lombok. The pamor does resemble what can be, for example, commonly be found on keris from Madura; however, as already mentioned for the rougher surface texture, this doesn't negate a possible origin from Bali/Lombok, either! Once you receive this keris, a peek on the pesi might allow additional insights! This keris was exhibited & published a while ago: Follow the link given by me in post #31 of this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=21646 Check piece #16 on page 90 of the catalog in English language! This catalog is also still available as book in both languages, I believe. Regards, Kai