Old Bali keris

Sajen · 30th April 2011, 01:54 PM

Yesterday I received the keris and I think that I have to agree with Alan that the complete keris isn't a very old one but in all parts very good worked.
i have asked the seller about the history of this keris and he told me that he get this keris with some other items from a man who has been a surveyor in Indonesia and the Philippines before the second world war.

I have taken some close ups from the atasan as well from the blade. Someone has a hunch which wood is used for the atasan?

Sajen · 30th April 2011, 02:12 PM

I found this picture by internet search so I think that I have been correct which my first guess that the used wood is gembal jati (teak burl). What do you think?

A. G. Maisey · 30th April 2011, 11:23 PM

Detlef, as I wrote in my earlier post, I cannot be certain from a photo as to whether this wood is burl teak or not.

It is a burl, but I know of a number of burls that have very similar appearance.

It looks like burl teak (jati gembol) but close physical examination would be necessary to be sure, a picture is just not good enough for certainty.

Sajen · 1st May 2011, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

Detlef, as I wrote in my earlier post, I cannot be certain from a photo as to whether this wood is burl teak or not.

It is a burl, but I know of a number of burls that have very similar appearance.

It looks like burl teak (jati gembol) but close physical examination would be necessary to be sure, a picture is just not good enough for certainty.

Hello Alan,

thank you again.

Until now I wasn't able to take off the hilt since I have a spraining in my working wrist. The blade will need a new stain since someone tried to clean the blade and there are many scratches on the surface of the blade.

Regards,

Detlef

Sajen · 16th July 2011, 10:44 PM

The blade has get a new stain and I want to share the result with you.

I have given the blade a new good recent uwer from silver to complete the dress.

Here the pictures.

David · 17th July 2011, 02:38 AM

Nice to see this blade come alive again...

Battara · 17th July 2011, 03:35 AM

Love the new staining!

30th April 2011, 01:54 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,212	Yesterday I received the keris and I think that I have to agree with Alan that the complete keris isn't a very old one but in all parts very good worked. i have asked the seller about the history of this keris and he told me that he get this keris with some other items from a man who has been a surveyor in Indonesia and the Philippines before the second world war. I have taken some close ups from the atasan as well from the blade. Someone has a hunch which wood is used for the atasan? Attached Images

30th April 2011, 02:12 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,212	I found this picture by internet search so I think that I have been correct which my first guess that the used wood is gembal jati (teak burl). What do you think? Attached Images

16th July 2011, 10:44 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,212	The blade has get a new stain and I want to share the result with you. I have given the blade a new good recent uwer from silver to complete the dress. Here the pictures. Attached Images

30th April 2011, 11:23 PM	#3
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,015	Detlef, as I wrote in my earlier post, I cannot be certain from a photo as to whether this wood is burl teak or not. It is a burl, but I know of a number of burls that have very similar appearance. It looks like burl teak (jati gembol) but close physical examination would be necessary to be sure, a picture is just not good enough for certainty.

17th July 2011, 02:38 AM	#6
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,218	Nice to see this blade come alive again...

17th July 2011, 03:35 AM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Love the new staining!