New Keris To Identify

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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

This is a 100% Madura keris.

It dates from after 1991, probably long after 1991.

The character in the sorsoran is the Unicode text form for "Allah", it is missing one element, but it is very identifiable as Unicode, which first came into use in 1991.

The wrongko is also very recent, as is mendak & hilt.

I cannot classify the hilt, it is, as David has mentioned, a form that varies from the standard.

The opening in the center of the blade is a "cold shut". It is not intentional.

My personal feeling is that Allah might feel just a little bit offended to have his name associated with with such a severe fault.

But then again, only God can create perfection, so perhaps this fault is an indisputable reiteration of this belief.

Thanks again Alan and David.

I have another Madura one I believe. What pamor would this be? Perhaps this one is a bit older (patina in the gold ???).

The hilt, sheath seems to be of same material. Very magnetic too.
Its a luk 3 right? These 3 Luks at the end of the blade, common in Madura keris's?
A Commissioned keris? Or perhaps some ceremonial keris?

Cheers.