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Old 18th May 2013, 04:35 PM   #1
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Default Java or Out side Java Blade/Hilt-all comments welcome.

Just found this keris. Blade length 20cm, blade width (at he largest point): 6 cm
The blade is very thin from base to end. Appreciate your comments, tq..Mykeris
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Old 18th May 2013, 04:43 PM   #2
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Hello Mykeris,
The wooden hilt is in "Ganesha" style from Tegal (Java North Coast) and the blade could be either a real antiquity or a smart fake, I frankly don't know, but I hope that the price per gram was less than for gold
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Old 18th May 2013, 05:28 PM   #3
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thanks Jean, when oiled, i could see some wayang figural forms on the blade. Theres more different figural forms on the other side of the blade. These forms cannot be seen without oiling it. .very thin blade. unfortunately I couldnt snap it, I am running out of battery. yes, I think its Javanese keris.
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Old 18th May 2013, 05:46 PM   #4
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Many Hindu forms on the other side of the blade.
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Old 18th May 2013, 08:26 PM   #5
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Imo the hilt "could" have some age... but the blade seems a nightmare (of course in my opinion)
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Old 19th May 2013, 01:14 PM   #6
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this keris will be sent to the Malaysian Museum for further authentication and research as requested by one of its officials. The blade shows very strong hindu influence, hopefully its genuine.
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