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[A. G. Maisey]

Semar, I do understand that English is not your native language, and I imagine it might be quite difficult for you sometimes to understand the comments written here.

Please allow me to reassure you that my comment on age did not imply that this blade was recent, nor did it imply that it was old, what I did say was that it was impossible for me to guess if it was old or recent.

Similarly, I did not imply that the kendit markings were false, I commented that the pendok was old and that this style of wrongko and hilt are not usually seen as products of current production, in other words, they are probably old.

It may have facilitated discussion if you had been kind enough to tell us what you can see with the keris in your hand and that David and I cannot see from your photographs.

You already knew that this keris had some age when you posted your comment, similarly, you already knew that the kendit markings were genuine.

Since you were already aware of these two most important things in respect of this keris, I am just a little puzzled as to what comment you could possibly be seeking.

I am uncertain of what you mean by:-

"---he was not schure he think modjopahit ore before that."

are you telling us that the seller identified this keris as tangguh Majapahit, or if not Majapahit, then a tangguh classification prior to Majapahit?

Will you please clarify this point?

Thank you.

Incidentally, I do not know anybody named "Jerry", and the vast bulk of the keris I purchase in Indonesia are not bought from dealers who have shops.I do buy some things from the same dealers who are available to the general public. Things such as ploncons, singaps, mendak, and other necessary bits & pieces.