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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th March 2018, 07:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 22,384
Posted By Paul B.
Thanks for the additional information. ...

Thanks for the additional information.
Personally, even if I cannot translate Arab language, I have doubts about the scipt of Alexis handle.

Herewith I add two worn papers with texting which I...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th March 2018, 09:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,154
Posted By Paul B.
Batman keris

As adviced by David I open a new thread deling with so-called BATMAN KERIS.
This one is mine, hope others will join in with their similar ones or feed me with information.

See post # 47:...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th March 2018, 08:29 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 61,575
Posted By Paul B.
Okay thanks, will do and prepare more / better...

Okay thanks, will do and prepare more / better pics.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th March 2018, 08:04 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 61,575
Posted By Paul B.
It is an old thread by now but I would like to...

It is an old thread by now but I would like to join in with my South Sumatran 'BATMAN' keris.
Not quite large with 38 cm but large perfectly fitting blade (29,5 cm). Is this a sepokal blade with...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st March 2018, 07:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 22,384
Posted By Paul B.
Needless to say, thank you!

Needless to say, thank you!
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 20th March 2018, 04:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 22,384
Posted By Paul B.
Thank you and I would be delighted to find out...

Thank you and I would be delighted to find out the last one. The script is very well cut so hope there is anyone who can decipher it.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 20th March 2018, 06:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 22,384
Posted By Paul B.
Thanks! Could you solve these signs as well Mr....

Thanks! Could you solve these signs as well Mr. Green?
Three more with a 'simple' script.
One Celebes ivory handle.
One gilded Bugis pendok.
One wooden Madura handle.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th March 2018, 03:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 22,384
Posted By Paul B.
Thanks! So that's the script on the back and what...

Thanks! So that's the script on the back and what about the one in the circle?
I thought there was a date involved starting with 19...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th March 2018, 07:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 22,384
Posted By Paul B.
Bugis handle - translation script

Is there anybody who can help me translate this script?
On back of the base ( one character missing) and breast part there is a Quran verse texting? Handle probably coming from Celebes.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 17th March 2018, 08:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 21,177
Posted By Paul B.
The style of scabbard reminds me much more of a...

The style of scabbard reminds me much more of a wooden example I recently handled and passed thru. Still believe it is silver plated.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 16th March 2018, 03:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 21,177
Posted By Paul B.
Also think that the silver rim/band around the...

Also think that the silver rim/band around the neck or joint of the sheath is missing ( it usually comes together with the button).
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 16th March 2018, 03:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 21,177
Posted By Paul B.
Ahhh yes I recognize this one, you got it from a...

Ahhh yes I recognize this one, you got it from a Dutch guy!
The bery tip end of the blade is broken.
Forum: Swap Forum 11th March 2018, 01:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,199
Posted By Paul B.
Additional pics, heavy blade in good condition.

Additional pics, heavy blade in good condition.
Forum: Swap Forum 11th March 2018, 09:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,199
Posted By Paul B.
SEWAR dagger from Sumatra for sale

Up for sale a nice SEWAR dagger from SUMATRA - PALEMBANG area.
Authentic piece in all its elements.
Grip from Kemuning kayu showing great patination.
Nice grained mouth part (Kemuning kayu)...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2018, 06:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 23,134
Posted By Paul B.
Thanks Ian for your thoughts and view. Agree,...

Thanks Ian for your thoughts and view. Agree, Indian Ink is used for the writing. Wonder if it is related to a Roman language (Spanish or alike).
From underneath I can see the wood used for the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2018, 07:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 23,134
Posted By Paul B.
Badek or Badik from Celebes open for discussion

Want to show you guys this nice BADEK I purchased recently.
Angled handle is hippo as the dotted lines indicate. The colours differ back and front while being exposed to sun ( so the dark side...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd March 2018, 01:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 25,655
Posted By Paul B.
New artistic design but not my cup of tea.

New artistic design but not my cup of tea.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd March 2018, 02:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,163
Posted By Paul B.
More interested to know were it comes from than...

More interested to know were it comes from than the material itself.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 1st March 2018, 05:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,163
Posted By Paul B.
Just oiled it and it should soak a bit (it was...

Just oiled it and it should soak a bit (it was very dry) so that's why it appears so shiny.The structure is very dense so I doubt if it is from bone.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 1st March 2018, 11:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,163
Posted By Paul B.
Pick up this old topic to introduce a genuine old...

Pick up this old topic to introduce a genuine old mendak.
Unsure about the material. Could either be ivory (no schraeger lines spotted) or deer / antler? Small repair needed at the bottom where a...
Forum: Swap Forum 21st February 2018, 05:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,098
Posted By Paul B.
S O L D !!!

S O L D !!!
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 10th February 2018, 12:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 26,342
Posted By Paul B.
Obsidian seems not the case...shiny and...

Obsidian seems not the case...shiny and pitchblack but not semi-translucent like the depicted uwer stones.
This is another probably similar cabochon stone and low quality sapphire is a good guess...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th February 2018, 03:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 26,342
Posted By Paul B.
Any idea about the semi-precious cabochon stones...

Any idea about the semi-precious cabochon stones involved in the selut?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 5th February 2018, 07:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,286
Posted By Paul B.
Nice! Here is my Rajamala or Dursasana.

Nice!
Here is my Rajamala or Dursasana.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th February 2018, 10:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,775
Posted By Paul B.
This Ceribon kris has a sizewise ( tall and...

This Ceribon kris has a sizewise ( tall and slender) proper gandar which could fit the pendok without having to adapt it but actually not a needing accessory as it has a nice Timoho pelet would from...
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