Bali Keris

Lew · 10th September 2005, 02:23 AM

Ah Mickey it's so fine!

Really nice keris terrific pattern and all.

Lew

Andrew · 10th September 2005, 03:53 AM

Wow. That's really beautiful, Mick.

purwacarita · 10th September 2005, 10:55 AM

Rick · 10th September 2005, 04:48 PM

Forgive me Lord for I have coveted another's goods .

Wowzer !

BluErf · 10th September 2005, 05:12 PM

This keris deserves a place in the books! The ricikans are most unusual, especially the 2 'depressions' surrounding the sogokan.

nechesh · 10th September 2005, 05:30 PM

I totally agree with you Kai Wee. The ricikan seen quite unique here. Not only the impressions around the more common sogokan, but the way the sogokan seem to start up again further up the blade. This appears to be a very special keris.

Naga Sasra · 10th September 2005, 11:49 PM

Mickey, I sent you a pm last night regarding this piece, but received no answer back.

However, it would properly benefit all the Keris lovers in the forum to repeat my question’s in public.

For a long time I have been under the impression that the art of traditional Balinese restoration, polish and staining was a lost art, in fact I know of Balinese dealers that send their blades to Solo for staining, so my question’s is as follows:

You mention your blade took a round trip to Bali, is this blade restored, polished and stained in Bali to your knowledge?

It is hard to see in the photos, but is the blade polished in the traditional manner?

Do you believe the color of the stain would match that of the blade as it left the maker?

If it is all done the traditional way, would you mind sharing your source with the fellow forum members either via pm or in the forum?

I just love the artistic features of the blade, and look forward to your answers.

10th September 2005, 02:23 AM	#1
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Ah Mickey it's so fine! Really nice keris terrific pattern and all. Lew

10th September 2005, 03:53 AM	#2
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Wow. That's really beautiful, Mick.

10th September 2005, 10:55 AM	#3
purwacarita Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 54

10th September 2005, 04:48 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Forgive me Lord for I have coveted another's goods . Wowzer !

10th September 2005, 05:12 PM	#5
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	This keris deserves a place in the books! The ricikans are most unusual, especially the 2 'depressions' surrounding the sogokan.

10th September 2005, 05:30 PM	#6
nechesh Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 940	I totally agree with you Kai Wee. The ricikan seen quite unique here. Not only the impressions around the more common sogokan, but the way the sogokan seem to start up again further up the blade. This appears to be a very special keris.

10th September 2005, 11:49 PM	#7
Naga Sasra Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Boca Raton, Florida, USA Posts: 108	Mickey, I sent you a pm last night regarding this piece, but received no answer back. However, it would properly benefit all the Keris lovers in the forum to repeat my question’s in public. For a long time I have been under the impression that the art of traditional Balinese restoration, polish and staining was a lost art, in fact I know of Balinese dealers that send their blades to Solo for staining, so my question’s is as follows: You mention your blade took a round trip to Bali, is this blade restored, polished and stained in Bali to your knowledge? It is hard to see in the photos, but is the blade polished in the traditional manner? Do you believe the color of the stain would match that of the blade as it left the maker? If it is all done the traditional way, would you mind sharing your source with the fellow forum members either via pm or in the forum? I just love the artistic features of the blade, and look forward to your answers.