Tombak with two Nagas

Gustav · 12th August 2011, 01:48 PM

Tatyana, I am afraid this is a recent work, Nogo's in any case, scabbard: a very big possibility. It is also possible, the material (iron) itself is an old one.

This kind of pesi, puntiran (twisted), is not so rare on keris.

Tatyana Dianova · 12th August 2011, 08:24 PM

Thank you Gustav for the explanation

Rick · 13th August 2011, 04:52 AM

The carving is quite crisp for an old blade; maybe added later ?

Is that a large forging flaw I see on one side ?

Tatyana Dianova · 13th August 2011, 07:44 PM

Yes Rick, there is a couple of forging flows on one side...

12th August 2011, 01:48 PM	#1
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,295	Tatyana, I am afraid this is a recent work, Nogo's in any case, scabbard: a very big possibility. It is also possible, the material (iron) itself is an old one. This kind of pesi, puntiran (twisted), is not so rare on keris.

12th August 2011, 08:24 PM	#2
Tatyana Dianova Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 737	Thank you Gustav for the explanation

13th August 2011, 04:52 AM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,347	The carving is quite crisp for an old blade; maybe added later ? Is that a large forging flaw I see on one side ?

13th August 2011, 07:44 PM	#4
Tatyana Dianova Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 737	Yes Rick, there is a couple of forging flows on one side...