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Originally Posted by simatua

The keris is written ( for whats it worth) to empu Bharada (?) i never heart and read about, and cannot find it in the books

Dear keris experts,

Mpu Baradah was a poet and spiritual advisor of King Erlangga in the ancient kingdom of Kediri in East Java. Mpu Baradah reportedly could fly but did not make keris.

Taking old keris out of Indonesia is illegal, just like taking any other ancient artifact. Of course many people do take old keris out of Indonesia but they are breaking the law and should have the keris confiscated. Personally when I travel with my keris I bring a letter from the Dinas Purbakala (Dept of Antiquities) saying that they are my inherited pusaka.

Pajang was a short lived kingdom between Demak and Mataram, situated near modern day Solo. It only had one king and in the past Pajang keris were thought to be not very good as the kiongdom only lasted for one generation. Owners of Pajang keris are from all levels of society.

If not mistaken I think that the black kemalo on the pendok would be used by an abdi-dalem, a courtier inside the kraton, or a common person.

Warm salaams and Happy Eid to all
KC.