Shadow Keris

BluErf · 7th November 2010, 04:09 AM

Great shot! And about time someone writes something more, even if it is a coffee-table book, about Malay kerises.

David · 8th November 2010, 11:47 PM

Well i'm sure that some of you might be wondering just what it is that creates such a beautiful shadow...

....and Kai Wee, i'd say if anyone here has access to beautiful Malay keris worthy of a nice "pin-up" coffee table book it's you...I'll have my agent call your agent and well do lunch...

tunggulametung · 9th November 2010, 07:44 AM

Can we please see the blade so that it's not againts forum rule of controversial post?

(and make sure it's not the shadow this time so it won't draw further speculation

).

Somebody please do a good reference book of keris Melayu.

Alam Shah · 9th November 2010, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David

Well i'm sure that some of you might be wondering just what it is that creates such a beautiful shadow...

....

Beautiful fittings.. looks like a piece from Kedah. If you don't mind David, can we see the blade..

David · 9th November 2010, 12:45 PM

Well, i sure got myself into a bind this time, didn't i.

As i am sure some of you know it is not generally my practice to show my blades on the internet for numerous reasons, some practical, some personal. But it is also not my intention to be a tease either, so since i have raised the interest level of my own accord i suppose it wouldn't be fair of me not to give you all a bit of a viewing, especially given the relevance of this blade to Kai Wee's concurrent Carita thread.

BluErf · 9th November 2010, 01:40 PM

Killer beauty!

the lines are so sharp that looking at it can cut...

Alam Shah · 9th November 2010, 02:28 PM

Aweee.. David *drooling*, what a beauty.. very nice well-constructed piece indeed..

There's some age to it but imho, haven't reach antique status yet..

Alam Shah · 9th November 2010, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BluErf

Great shot! And about time someone writes something more, even if it is a coffee-table book, about Malay kerises.

I'm in progress of writing.. still in the early stages but do need assistance and more inputs.. anyone who is willing to contribute can contact me at my email address..

tunggulametung · 9th November 2010, 04:53 PM

Outstanding piece!

On the positive side about the age (assuming it is not an antique, yet, whatever), it is good too see that such level of crafmentship is still available from contemporary artists.

@ Alam, as I nowhere understand keris Melayu I might not be able to contribute on the material side but let see if I can list some 'expected points' from the view of somebody who wish to learn, I will surely be in touch. I wish the writing progressing well.

Gustav · 9th November 2010, 09:06 PM

I probably wouldn't call this Keris contemporary (if contemporary means the last 20 or 30 years). I am very curios if David could tell us something more about it.

Sajen · 9th November 2010, 09:40 PM

David, congratulations to this keris, equal if contemporary or old, just beautiful!

David · 10th November 2010, 12:11 AM

Not sure what more i can tell anyone Gustav. I pretty much lucked into this keris shooting a collection of weapons that someone in my area was trying to get rid off. JHe needed images for internet sales. He had a number of keris and i got some in exchange for the work and also bought others at some good prices. I have many more Java/Bali keris in my collection so the Malay pieces are more a mystery to me, but i do know quality when i see it.

As for age i wouldn't call this contemporary either, though i also would question if it is 100 years old. So i might call it "old", but not yet antique. It shows some age,patina and slight pitting and the I have always thought that pre-WW2 was a good assessment, but i might be wrong.

BluErf · 10th November 2010, 12:56 PM

I agree that this keris is not contemporary. The smiths in Malaysia has lost the ability to produce anything even close to this now. It's a beautiful keris, and age is one thing we cannot fault it on; it will age nicely.

8th November 2010, 11:47 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,219	The substance behind the shadow... Well i'm sure that some of you might be wondering just what it is that creates such a beautiful shadow... ....and Kai Wee, i'd say if anyone here has access to beautiful Malay keris worthy of a nice "pin-up" coffee table book it's you...I'll have my agent call your agent and well do lunch... Attached Images

9th November 2010, 07:44 AM	#3
tunggulametung Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 238	the substance behind the sheath? Can we please see the blade so that it's not againts forum rule of controversial post? (and make sure it's not the shadow this time so it won't draw further speculation ). Somebody please do a good reference book of keris Melayu.

9th November 2010, 12:45 PM	#5
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,219	Well, i sure got myself into a bind this time, didn't i. As i am sure some of you know it is not generally my practice to show my blades on the internet for numerous reasons, some practical, some personal. But it is also not my intention to be a tease either, so since i have raised the interest level of my own accord i suppose it wouldn't be fair of me not to give you all a bit of a viewing, especially given the relevance of this blade to Kai Wee's concurrent Carita thread. Attached Images

9th November 2010, 02:28 PM	#7
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	Aweee.. David drooling, what a beauty.. very nice well-constructed piece indeed.. There's some age to it but imho, haven't reach antique status yet.. Last edited by Alam Shah; 9th November 2010 at 02:42 PM.

7th November 2010, 04:09 AM	#1
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	Great shot! And about time someone writes something more, even if it is a coffee-table book, about Malay kerises.

9th November 2010, 01:40 PM	#6
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	Killer beauty! the lines are so sharp that looking at it can cut...

9th November 2010, 04:53 PM	#9
tunggulametung Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 238	Outstanding piece! On the positive side about the age (assuming it is not an antique, yet, whatever), it is good too see that such level of crafmentship is still available from contemporary artists. @ Alam, as I nowhere understand keris Melayu I might not be able to contribute on the material side but let see if I can list some 'expected points' from the view of somebody who wish to learn, I will surely be in touch. I wish the writing progressing well.

9th November 2010, 09:06 PM	#10
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,280	I probably wouldn't call this Keris contemporary (if contemporary means the last 20 or 30 years). I am very curios if David could tell us something more about it.

9th November 2010, 09:40 PM	#11
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,214	David, congratulations to this keris, equal if contemporary or old, just beautiful!

10th November 2010, 12:11 AM	#12
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,219	Not sure what more i can tell anyone Gustav. I pretty much lucked into this keris shooting a collection of weapons that someone in my area was trying to get rid off. JHe needed images for internet sales. He had a number of keris and i got some in exchange for the work and also bought others at some good prices. I have many more Java/Bali keris in my collection so the Malay pieces are more a mystery to me, but i do know quality when i see it. As for age i wouldn't call this contemporary either, though i also would question if it is 100 years old. So i might call it "old", but not yet antique. It shows some age,patina and slight pitting and the I have always thought that pre-WW2 was a good assessment, but i might be wrong.

10th November 2010, 12:56 PM	#13
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	I agree that this keris is not contemporary. The smiths in Malaysia has lost the ability to produce anything even close to this now. It's a beautiful keris, and age is one thing we cannot fault it on; it will age nicely.