Solo kraton kris inscription

cannonmn · 28th January 2009, 03:04 PM

Thanks. I thought the difference in fit between metal and wood was shrinkage over the years, but you've seen a lot more of them than I have, so I have to go with your info.

David · 28th January 2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cannonmn

Thanks. I thought the difference in fit between metal and wood was shrinkage over the years, but you've seen a lot more of them than I have, so I have to go with your info.

That would be an awful lot of shrinkage, i would think.

Keris are often sold to tourists in Jawa with the story that they were once used in the palace. Best to buy the keris, not the story. It's still an old and authentic keris, i just doubt it has the history that the seller laid claims to.

cannonmn · 28th January 2009, 04:53 PM

Thanks, I'd like to know any details regarding what it actually is. I didn't know anything about it when I paid the equivalent of $10. in the antique shop in Jakarta, nor did the seller have anything to say. The info I mentioned above came from an American (former NY) antiques dealer/collector who lives in Bali. He posted on this board over a year ago regarding his view of Keris vs. Filipino edged weapons, but only for one or two postings. He means well; can be a bit opinionated at times.

ferrylaki · 5th February 2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by cannonmn

Thanks, I'd like to know any details regarding what it actually is. I didn't know anything about it when I paid the equivalent of $10. in the antique shop in Jakarta, nor did the seller have anything to say. The info I mentioned above came from an American (former NY) antiques dealer/collector who lives in Bali. He posted on this board over a year ago regarding his view of Keris vs. Filipino edged weapons, but only for one or two postings. He means well; can be a bit opinionated at times.

the inscription says : 1827

28th January 2009, 03:04 PM	#1
cannonmn Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 161	Thanks. I thought the difference in fit between metal and wood was shrinkage over the years, but you've seen a lot more of them than I have, so I have to go with your info.

28th January 2009, 04:53 PM	#3
cannonmn Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 161	Thanks, I'd like to know any details regarding what it actually is. I didn't know anything about it when I paid the equivalent of $10. in the antique shop in Jakarta, nor did the seller have anything to say. The info I mentioned above came from an American (former NY) antiques dealer/collector who lives in Bali. He posted on this board over a year ago regarding his view of Keris vs. Filipino edged weapons, but only for one or two postings. He means well; can be a bit opinionated at times.