Newly aquired keris

David · 11th November 2008, 12:54 AM

Agreed Rick. Very unusual dhapur, though i wouldn't think Borneo would be an option here.

The dress is Jawa Solo as you point out and i also think the mendak looks Madurese.
Kisak, keris have an unusual lean to them. I don't think the tang has been bent here. The ring (mendak) does not look as if it has been stuck to me, just bent somewhat with age.
All in all i like this keris. It will be interesting to see what others have to say.

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11th November 2008, 12:54 AM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,218	Agreed Rick. Very unusual dhapur, though i wouldn't think Borneo would be an option here. The dress is Jawa Solo as you point out and i also think the mendak looks Madurese. Kisak, keris have an unusual lean to them. I don't think the tang has been bent here. The ring (mendak) does not look as if it has been stuck to me, just bent somewhat with age. All in all i like this keris. It will be interesting to see what others have to say.