Balinese Keris Help

Andrew · 7th March 2005, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacob

Sorry, I'm new here. Is it legal to post pictures from the active item without the link?

Hi Jacob. As Battara points out, it is better to wait for an auction to end before linking it or referencing it. However, photos can be posted if no auction reference is evident.

You might want to read this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=4

Welcome to the forum.

Rick · 7th March 2005, 04:01 PM

Might Jacob's ukiran be a Balinese Ho Tai form ?

Jacob · 9th March 2005, 04:33 PM

Now that the auction is over and it's legal to post: has anyone
seen a hilt like this before (combination Cecanginan and Gerantiman).

Mans · 15th March 2005, 02:11 AM

The nice hilt looks like a Tapukan style. Original by Balinese carving. Combinated with brass. It completely hilt.
I was bidding too for this keris at eBay, http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MESO:IT

.... but I lost it and have no lucky

Beautiful Balinese keris. Congratulations, Jacob.

Regards,
Mans.

Rick · 15th March 2005, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mans

The nice hilt looks like a Tapukan style. Original by Balinese carving. Combinated with brass. It completely hilt.
I was bidding too for this keris at eBay, http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MESO:IT

.... but I lost it and have no lucky

Beautiful Balinese keris. Congratulations, Jacob.

Regards,
Mans.

You know I looked at this piece and it appeared to me to be new work .

Mans · 15th March 2005, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

You know I looked at this piece and it appeared to me to be new work .

Would you please give me some reason about new work, Rick ?
In my eyes, it is beautiful balinese keris with nice pamor. Not to old, I think made about CA19th and it has good take care by the owner before. Looks so different between new iron with old piece.

Regards,
Mans.

Rick · 15th March 2005, 04:11 AM

Sometimes you just get a feeling .

I'm not saying that it isn't exquisite work or not worth the money paid .

It just looks new , the blade appears perfectly smooth yet it isn't polished .

The wood work on the ukiran looks softly carved rather than sharp carving that is worn with age and it seems ill fitted to the metal cap .

The pendokok may be older as it seems to show some staining .

The metalwork on the ukiran seems just not quite as good as it should be considering the overall impression this piece should make .

There seems to be no patina present on most of the piece .

These are just the observations of a Westerner and should be taken as such , an opinion .

Jacob · 29th May 2005, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mans

The nice hilt looks like a Tapukan style. Original by Balinese carving. Combinated with brass. It completely hilt.
I was bidding too for this keris at eBay, http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MESO:IT

.... but I lost it and have no lucky

Beautiful Balinese keris. Congratulations, Jacob.

Regards,
Mans.

Condolences would be more in order. Here is what it actually looks like.
Anyone might have suggestions on how to restore torn silverwork?

mhm27 · 10th June 2005, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacob

Now that the auction is over and it's legal to post: has anyone
seen a hilt like this before (combination Cecanginan and Gerantiman).

I`m new with this, but what i am seeing is very beautiful and wish i could own the keris but i believe that the it`s expensive.

Rick · 10th June 2005, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhm27

I`m new with this, but what i am seeing is very beautiful and wish i could own the keris but i believe that the it`s expensive.

There are new ones just like this being made today in your part of the world .

And yes, they are somewhat expensive even in Indo .
Quality is quality no matter whether old or new .

7th March 2005, 04:01 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Maybe It's A Stretch Might Jacob's ukiran be a Balinese Ho Tai form ? Attached Images

9th March 2005, 04:33 PM	#3
Jacob Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 14	Now that the auction is over and it's legal to post: has anyone seen a hilt like this before (combination Cecanginan and Gerantiman). Attached Images

15th March 2005, 04:11 AM	#7
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Sometimes you just get a feeling . I'm not saying that it isn't exquisite work or not worth the money paid . It just looks new , the blade appears perfectly smooth yet it isn't polished . The wood work on the ukiran looks softly carved rather than sharp carving that is worn with age and it seems ill fitted to the metal cap . The pendokok may be older as it seems to show some staining . The metalwork on the ukiran seems just not quite as good as it should be considering the overall impression this piece should make . There seems to be no patina present on most of the piece . These are just the observations of a Westerner and should be taken as such , an opinion . Last edited by Rick; 15th March 2005 at 04:22 AM.

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15th March 2005, 02:11 AM	#4
Mans Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Java Posts: 137	The nice hilt looks like a Tapukan style. Original by Balinese carving. Combinated with brass. It completely hilt. I was bidding too for this keris at eBay, http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MESO:IT .... but I lost it and have no lucky Beautiful Balinese keris. Congratulations, Jacob. Regards, Mans.