Jalak Budo

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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

The earliest depiction of a keris-like dagger is to be found in the relief carvings of Candi Prambanan; this dagger is held by Laksmana and is a part of the Ramayana reliefs. It should be noted that even in his 2004 edition of Ensiklopedi, Bambang Harsrinuksmo still had not correctly identified this relief, as he seemed to be labouring under the misconception that Laksmana was a "raksasa" (Relief di Candi Prambanan juga memperhatikan raksasa memegang senjata tikam pendek---").

Small correction,
The article and photos mentioned in the Bambang's Ensiklopedi, was written and contributed by Suwarsono Lumintu (a Yogyakartanese writher) as printed in the page 27. (Five pages).