Balinese Keris for comments

Battara · 23rd January 2017, 01:23 AM

The selut looks to be gilded silver (unless there are lighting issues).

mariusgmioc · 23rd January 2017, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Battara

The selut looks to be gilded silver (unless there are lighting issues).

Just the white glare. The selut is fully golden, even if scratched, so I assume it is either low gold alloy or brass.

Jean · 23rd January 2017, 09:00 AM

Few additional comments for discussion:
As said earlier the figure carved on the gandik is called Kalarau and it seems to have been introduced recently (refer to the book from Neka) but I am not sure. From the pics I can't see if it is integral to the blade or welded separately.
The pamor pattern is not complete but it looks like the Javanese pamor Pandan Iris (sliced pandanus leaves).
The figure depicted on the hilt seems in Chinese style and the base is very short.
Other opinions will be welcome.

mariusgmioc · 23rd January 2017, 08:48 AM

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23rd January 2017, 01:23 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	The selut looks to be gilded silver (unless there are lighting issues).

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Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	Few additional comments for discussion: As said earlier the figure carved on the gandik is called Kalarau and it seems to have been introduced recently (refer to the book from Neka) but I am not sure. From the pics I can't see if it is integral to the blade or welded separately. The pamor pattern is not complete but it looks like the Javanese pamor Pandan Iris (sliced pandanus leaves). The figure depicted on the hilt seems in Chinese style and the base is very short. Other opinions will be welcome.

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mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,911	double message deleted