Interesting kris with unknown script

[David]

Originally Posted by drac2k

I believe since the bilah and the hulu were made separately it is older.

Hi Drak. I'm not certain if this is an original ensemble or pieced together at a later date, but the blade is Bali-like and the hilt and sheath looks like a style known from the Balinese communities that settled in Madura, so this one could be all Madura.
I am confused by your statement above as the bilah (blade) and hulu (hilt) will always be separate, unless we are discussing keris sajen which this is not.

As for the writing, i don't have the knowledge to translate, but even if i did i am not certain that it can be read well enough in your photos for a full translation.

[drac2k]

Thanks for your reply and information . The confusion was on my part; I was kind of reaching, so thanks for clearing that up.The pictures were unclear on the writing, but I was hoping someone could pick up a word or two.

[Gustav]

Greneng, Blumbangan and the proportions of Gonjo don't look Bali to me. It seems, there is quite small amount of supportable information about earlier blades from Madura, yet this one looks like an older mainland Javanese to me.

[A. G. Maisey]

I tend to agree with you Gustav, but we should not forget that historically Madura functioned pretty much like a province of Jawa, it is quite common to find old Madura keris in mainland Jawa dress, and old Jawa keris in Madura dress.

[David]

How long is the blade on this keris Drak?

[drac2k]

Approx. 14" long and 3" wide at it's base.

[David]

Originally Posted by drac2k

Approx. 14" long and 3" wide at it's base.

Thanks. I will follow the consensus on this one then.