Old Java Keris ???

A. G. Maisey · 18th July 2023, 02:54 AM

True Sid.

Very true.

Things have a limited life in a museum when they are on display, but when they go into storage, they slowly, slowly die.

To keep a keris alive it needs as a minimum continued contact with people.

Jean · 18th July 2023, 10:47 AM

A rather similar Javanese blade (shortened) before and after warangan for reference.

Gavin Nugent · 18th July 2023, 11:04 AM

You have skills! I like the screaming face at the tip...

Jean · 19th July 2023, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gavin Nugent

You have skills! I like the screaming face at the tip...

Hum, the warangan treatment was performed by the best craftsman in Solo

18th July 2023, 10:47 AM	#2
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	A rather similar Javanese blade (shortened) before and after warangan for reference. Attached Images

18th July 2023, 02:54 AM	#1
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,048	True Sid. Very true. Things have a limited life in a museum when they are on display, but when they go into storage, they slowly, slowly die. To keep a keris alive it needs as a minimum continued contact with people.

18th July 2023, 11:04 AM	#3
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	You have skills! I like the screaming face at the tip...