A keraton (?) keris in east javanese dress, where is the blade from?

A. G. Maisey · 26th November 2024, 06:02 PM

1) I have not considered any reasons for the hilt being fluted, I have only noted that it is fluted and that this characteristic not one that I have previously seen.

2) The form & execution of the selut bears similarities some seluts that can be attributed to Sumatera. I cannot determine how the perceived granulation pattern was created in the absence of physical examination.

3) The hilt has been well carved, the blade is competent, the scabbard is beyond repair. As for it being attractive, for me, no it is not, for others it may be.

26th November 2024, 06:02 PM	#8
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,992	1) I have not considered any reasons for the hilt being fluted, I have only noted that it is fluted and that this characteristic not one that I have previously seen. 2) The form & execution of the selut bears similarities some seluts that can be attributed to Sumatera. I cannot determine how the perceived granulation pattern was created in the absence of physical examination. 3) The hilt has been well carved, the blade is competent, the scabbard is beyond repair. As for it being attractive, for me, no it is not, for others it may be.