Kris identification

David · 30th December 2014, 03:44 PM

Your sheath looks like it is of Madurese origin. Most likely this keris was thrown together from various parts to make it sellable.

Henk · 31st December 2014, 12:31 PM

The wooden parts of a keris are often replaced because of the climate.

The ukiran or handle is Javanese and has some age.
Could you make a picture of the mendak? Some mendaks have a ring form.
The scabbard is madurese. The pictures are of a poor quality, but it looks like a well carved scabbard.
The blade is a nice old blade, but as David said, nothing special.

Jean · 31st December 2014, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henk

The blade is a nice old blade, but as David said, nothing special.

The blade (probably from East Java or Madura) is certainly old but it is thinned (light weight as said by Frankie), corroded at the edges near the tip especially, the pamor is indistinct, and the surface is severely pitted.
Sorry, this is not what I call a nice blade!

Regards

30th December 2014, 03:44 PM	#1
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	Your sheath looks like it is of Madurese origin. Most likely this keris was thrown together from various parts to make it sellable.

31st December 2014, 12:31 PM	#2
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	The wooden parts of a keris are often replaced because of the climate. The ukiran or handle is Javanese and has some age. Could you make a picture of the mendak? Some mendaks have a ring form. The scabbard is madurese. The pictures are of a poor quality, but it looks like a well carved scabbard. The blade is a nice old blade, but as David said, nothing special.