Balinese Keris for comments

mariusgmioc · 22nd January 2017, 12:56 PM

The ivory hilt appears to be older than the blade and on the left side bears traces that it was exposed to open flame (perhaps a former owner wanted to test if it is ivory).

The figure, appears to be Buddha or a Buddhist priest... in my novice's oppinion (the rather typical mudra position of the right hand, the protruding belly, the extended - with earrings - ear lobes, and the smiling face, are in my oppinion all pointing to Buddhism).

Any oppinions regarding my theory are welcomed!

22nd January 2017, 12:56 PM	#12
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,915	The ivory hilt appears to be older than the blade and on the left side bears traces that it was exposed to open flame (perhaps a former owner wanted to test if it is ivory). The figure, appears to be Buddha or a Buddhist priest... in my novice's oppinion (the rather typical mudra position of the right hand, the protruding belly, the extended - with earrings - ear lobes, and the smiling face, are in my oppinion all pointing to Buddhism). Any oppinions regarding my theory are welcomed! Attached Images Last edited by mariusgmioc; 22nd January 2017 at 06:25 PM.