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Rick · 23rd January 2011, 07:46 PM

Hi Andy,

Welcome to the Forum .

Yes, your keris appears to be of Javanese origin .
I might suggest the Jogyakarta region judging from the style of hilt .
The outer metal sleeve is called a Pendok; and I believe the decoration on it is called the Semen motif .
The blade appears genuinely old .
I would suggest a bit of oil on the blade for now .
You may want to unmount the blade and give it a soak in Pineapple juice first to break up and remove the surface rust before oiling .

Repairs to these old scabbards are not that unusual to find; the newspaper was probably used to ensure a good fit for the pendok .
The wood grain looks beautiful .

Rick

23rd January 2011, 07:46 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Hi Andy, Welcome to the Forum . Yes, your keris appears to be of Javanese origin . I might suggest the Jogyakarta region judging from the style of hilt . The outer metal sleeve is called a Pendok; and I believe the decoration on it is called the Semen motif . The blade appears genuinely old . I would suggest a bit of oil on the blade for now . You may want to unmount the blade and give it a soak in Pineapple juice first to break up and remove the surface rust before oiling . Repairs to these old scabbards are not that unusual to find; the newspaper was probably used to ensure a good fit for the pendok . The wood grain looks beautiful . Rick