A Balinese (?)keris for identification please

SidJ · 1st June 2022, 09:54 PM

True but at least he enjoyed them till the end and did not face dissolving his collection himself. It matters nought to him that the price achieved was lower. He had gone by then and his kids still got a windfall of sorts. Clearly he was attached to his stuff and to him it was worth holding on to. But yes it would have made more financial sense to sell and give his kids more of a windfall. Each to their own but I have warned my kids I will haunt them if they sell my stuff off! I am joking of course. But only a little.

A. G. Maisey · 1st June 2022, 10:02 PM

Depends on perspective Sid.

The gentleman I mentioned had no children, I often felt that his collection was a substitute for children.

On the other hand I do have children, thus I have responsibility that never ends and continues even after I have moved on.

I would like to think I leave a relatively tidy work bench.

Gustav · 2nd June 2022, 10:44 PM

Interesting to see a Bali style Keris with defined Blumbangan but without Kruwingan and Tikel Alis. An unusually plain appearance.

SidJ, is there a possibiity to post a good picture of the base of blade with Gandhik on the left? Thank you very much!

And, is the blade alone indeed 44 cm long?

SidJ · 10th July 2022, 02:58 PM

Gustav see pic

Gustav · 10th July 2022, 05:28 PM

Thank you!

10th July 2022, 02:58 PM	#4
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1st June 2022, 09:54 PM	#1
SidJ Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 207	True but at least he enjoyed them till the end and did not face dissolving his collection himself. It matters nought to him that the price achieved was lower. He had gone by then and his kids still got a windfall of sorts. Clearly he was attached to his stuff and to him it was worth holding on to. But yes it would have made more financial sense to sell and give his kids more of a windfall. Each to their own but I have warned my kids I will haunt them if they sell my stuff off! I am joking of course. But only a little.

1st June 2022, 10:02 PM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,992	Depends on perspective Sid. The gentleman I mentioned had no children, I often felt that his collection was a substitute for children. On the other hand I do have children, thus I have responsibility that never ends and continues even after I have moved on. I would like to think I leave a relatively tidy work bench.

2nd June 2022, 10:44 PM	#3
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,273	Interesting to see a Bali style Keris with defined Blumbangan but without Kruwingan and Tikel Alis. An unusually plain appearance. SidJ, is there a possibiity to post a good picture of the base of blade with Gandhik on the left? Thank you very much! And, is the blade alone indeed 44 cm long?

10th July 2022, 05:28 PM	#5
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,273	Thank you!