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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 23rd September 2017, 07:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,087
Posted By alexish
South Sumatra

Dear David,

Would you be confident that the keris originate from Southern Sumatra?

The blade appears to be similiar to that of Keris Palembang?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 23rd September 2017, 07:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,087
Posted By alexish
The overall length including handle and sheath is...

The overall length including handle and sheath is about 43 cm.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd September 2017, 02:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,087
Posted By alexish
Antique Minangkabau Keris for Comments

Dear Forum Members,

I have just won an auction for an antique Minangkabau keris advertised to be from the 18th century.

I hereby attach pictures for your comments.

Do you believe that this...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 10th September 2017, 07:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,440
Posted By alexish
Javanese Cirebon Rajamala Coteng-like keris hilt

I have always been curious about the origin of the coteng form Thailand. Coould it be inspired by the Rajamala hilt form Cirebon Java? I enclose an old example of a Rajamala hilt which strongly...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th August 2017, 02:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,900
Posted By alexish
Dear Jean, My apologies. If I remember...

Dear Jean,

My apologies. If I remember correctly, this Keris was auctioned off by Hermann Historica a couple of months ago. The image was saved from their website. I believe that this is still in...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 7th August 2017, 03:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,900
Posted By alexish
Pendok

Any comments on the Pendok - does it tend towards Solo or Jogja style?

I believe it is antique silver.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 6th August 2017, 10:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,900
Posted By alexish
Old Javanese keris for comment

Please comment on this Javanese Keris that appears to be old. The wrongko is pretty unusual. Any idea which part of Java this keris originate from?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th July 2017, 04:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,635
Posted By alexish
Apologies

My apologies. I initially thought that this particular hilt was inspired by the Barong that was connected to Balinese culture. I did not know of the possibility of it being inspired by the Kastane...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd July 2017, 04:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,635
Posted By alexish
Another lion hilt from same dealer

Dear forum members,

Thank you so much for all your insightful comments. Now I understand where the design of my barong handle came form.

I also enclose pictures of another handle that I had...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 20th July 2017, 02:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,635
Posted By alexish
Balinese Barong Handle

Pardon my ignorance. I just bought a handle that I think represent the Balinese Barong. I know that the fight between Barong and Rangda is a common theme in Balinese culture. Would like to seek forum...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th June 2017, 09:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 31,113
Posted By alexish
With regards to the sarung of the new Indonesian...

With regards to the sarung of the new Indonesian Malela-like keris, it is actually based on a peninsular Malaysia design. Please see attached pictures. This sarung form is called Kusriwo.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th June 2017, 08:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 31,113
Posted By alexish
Indonesian made malela-like keris

Just for reference, I enclose pictures of an Indonesian-made malela-like keris for your comment.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th June 2017, 07:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,157
Posted By alexish
Subtle differences in Tegal form

There are some subtle differences in the Tegal wrongko forms on the left and right, in the curvature of the edges. Is this difference due to different time periods. It appears that the older form on...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th June 2017, 01:15 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 36,289
Posted By alexish
Bigger images

I hereby enclose bigger images of the kris sheath.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th June 2017, 02:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,157
Posted By alexish
"uncommon" or "rarer" forms

Apologies, I should have used the words "uncommon" or "rarer" forms.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th June 2017, 08:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,157
Posted By alexish
Cirebon wrongko forms

I hereby attach some more images of atypical Javanese wrongkos. Are all these Cirebon-style?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th June 2017, 05:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 22,286
Posted By alexish
Novelty, uniqeness and rarity of sarung designs

As you can infer from my posts, I am particularly interested in rare sarung forms, which I would like to commision from Indonesian carvers.

As a collector, I see that the typical sarung forms of...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th June 2017, 03:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 22,286
Posted By alexish
Carved batangs (stems) of Minangkabau kerises for comments

I enclose more examples of carved batangs (stems) of Minangkabau kerises for comments. Are these traditional designs?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th June 2017, 02:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,157
Posted By alexish
More pictures of atypical wrongko for comments

I hereby attach more pictures of unusual or atypical Javanese wrongko/warangka for comments.

By the way, what should be the correct spelling of wrongko/warangka? Which of these two spellings is...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th June 2017, 02:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,157
Posted By alexish
Quality of images

I apologize for quality of images, and am unable to get better quality versions.

The old example is from a scan from a book that was downloaded form the internet a very long time ago.
...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th June 2017, 08:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,157
Posted By alexish
Unusual and atypical Javanese keris wrongko/warangka

I hereby enclose two pictures of unusual or atypical Javanese keris wrongko.

One is new, and the other old.

Does anyone know anything about these wrongko forms?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th June 2017, 08:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 36,289
Posted By alexish
New kris sheath made in Malaysia

For comparison, I also enclose pictures of a new kris sheath that I comissioned in Malaysia about 10 years ago.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th June 2017, 08:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,614
Posted By alexish
Another Balinese blade for comment

I bought this Balinese keris from ebay, more than 10 years. I attach pictures of both the blade and sarung.

The blade looks old with a combong on the sogokan. Can someone comment on it's Pakem and...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th June 2017, 09:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,614
Posted By alexish
Bali keris blade for comment

I recently acquired a Balinese keris blade on ebay. It looks old, but due to my inexperience, I am unsure whether it is a recent newly-made piece, or a genuine authentic antique blade. Hence, I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th June 2017, 06:07 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 36,289
Posted By alexish
Photos of newly-made krisses

Dear Fernando,

Can you share with us some photos of good newly-made krisses and their sheaths?

Maybe you can start a newly thread on this subject.
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