Keris that are jewels

[David]

Certainly worth trying Fernando. I think you did a fine job shooting through the glass.
The ivory keris is interesting. I think more likely the tags second suggestion of Eastern Java than Bali. Was there no sheath displayed with this one?

[fernando]

Originally Posted by David

Certainly worth trying Fernando. I think you did a fine job shooting through the glass.

There was a couple other fine examples but the photos are miserable .

Originally Posted by David

The ivory keris is interesting. I think more likely the tags second suggestion of Eastern Java than Bali. Was there no sheath displayed with this one?

This one has no sheath and is the only one belonging to a different owner (collector?).

[David]

Originally Posted by fernando

This one has no sheath and is the only one belonging to a different owner (collector?).

Too bad. I always wonder when i see keris like this without a sheath. You would have thought the previous owner would have been able to appropriately dress it.
The hilt seems very much a Bali style, but the blade does not. Also it carries a Javanese mendak so my guess is that this was dressed for Javanese wear once.

[Battara]

Hey you gave it a shot. I think what you have been able to post are great! Thank you (Mil Gracias!)

[fernando]

Meu prazer, José