Based on Rasdan's Dunning-Kruger effect graph, i can safely say that i'm currently at the 'valley of despair' phase. not least because the money is running out just when i think i can narrow my focus and be a bit more eclectic (?) in my purchases.
one of the best ways i find to increase knowledge in arts/paintings and antiques is to go to museums and see lot and lots of items so that i can have a good feel of what is good and what standard to base on .
except that in case of keris, at least in malaysia i feel museums are not the best place to see the best specimens... the best are often in the hands of collectors rather than in museums...
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