Unusual pamor

adamb · Today, 02:24 AM

Hi All, any insight into this keris much appreciated.

Obviously Malay dress (sheath not that old, I think); old ivory Jawa demam hilt (inset eyes missing). Old Malay hilt cup.

Blade is slender and dainty and looks to me like the Javanese pamor lawe saukel; overall seems like a Javanese product. Blade is old, but has been well-fitted to the Malay-type sheath.

I would be grateful if anyone is willing to share their opinion on this one.

Cheers

A. G. Maisey · Today, 07:55 AM

Yes Adam, one of the Lawe Setukel variations, most likely East Jawa/Madura.

Gustav · Today, 10:18 AM

Sheath is From Terengganu, first half of 20th cent, likely second quarter.
Hilt - Minangkabau, Sumatra.
Pedongkok - likely Terengganu.

David · Today, 04:26 PM

Nice keris. Not uncommon to find Madurese or Javanese keris in Malay dress.
I think the ivory Jawa Demam has some age, bit feel that the colour has been augmented to give it an even older appearance.

Today, 02:24 AM	#1
adamb Member Join Date: Oct 2024 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 58	Unusual pamor Hi All, any insight into this keris much appreciated. Obviously Malay dress (sheath not that old, I think); old ivory Jawa demam hilt (inset eyes missing). Old Malay hilt cup. Blade is slender and dainty and looks to me like the Javanese pamor lawe saukel; overall seems like a Javanese product. Blade is old, but has been well-fitted to the Malay-type sheath. I would be grateful if anyone is willing to share their opinion on this one. Cheers Attached Images

Today, 07:55 AM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,166	Yes Adam, one of the Lawe Setukel variations, most likely East Jawa/Madura.

Today, 10:18 AM	#3
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,309	Sheath is From Terengganu, first half of 20th cent, likely second quarter. Hilt - Minangkabau, Sumatra. Pedongkok - likely Terengganu.

Today, 04:26 PM	#4
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,272	Nice keris. Not uncommon to find Madurese or Javanese keris in Malay dress. I think the ivory Jawa Demam has some age, bit feel that the colour has been augmented to give it an even older appearance.