Figural !

David · 10th August 2017, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kai

I believe it would be worth to have a dedicated thread on this keris!

A pic of the other side of the blade (only the basal third, pointing upwards) would be greatly appreciated, too. Thanks!

Thanks Kai. As i was reading through these posts this morning i was going to suggest the same thing.

Both clear, sharp detail shots and over all images in good light would be helpful to the discussion.

Bjorn · 29th January 2018, 09:27 PM

As it's been a while since any hilts have been posted - and as this is such a lovely thread - I thought I'd share my humble collection. They're certainly not all old or as impressive as some of the previously posted hilts, but nevertheless I hope you'll enjoy seeing them.

Bjorn · 29th January 2018, 09:28 PM

Second batch

Bjorn · 29th January 2018, 09:30 PM

Third

Bjorn · 29th January 2018, 09:30 PM

And final.

David · 29th January 2018, 09:43 PM

Thanks for posting Bjorn. Even if they are not all particularly old they are nonetheless interesting additions to our gallery.

Athanase · 16th October 2019, 11:15 PM

I'm not sure of the geographical origin of this Javanese hilt (East Java?)

But I'm pretty sure it represents Bhima: position of the hands, the belt with its buckle, the bun, etc. ... it's very close to Balinese hilts representing this deity.

29th January 2018, 09:27 PM	#2
Bjorn Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Netherlands Posts: 188	As it's been a while since any hilts have been posted - and as this is such a lovely thread - I thought I'd share my humble collection. They're certainly not all old or as impressive as some of the previously posted hilts, but nevertheless I hope you'll enjoy seeing them. Attached Images

29th January 2018, 09:28 PM	#3
Bjorn Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Netherlands Posts: 188	Second batch Attached Images

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Bjorn Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Netherlands Posts: 188	Third Attached Images

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Bjorn Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Netherlands Posts: 188	And final. Attached Images

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Athanase Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Paris (France) Posts: 420	I'm not sure of the geographical origin of this Javanese hilt (East Java?) But I'm pretty sure it represents Bhima: position of the hands, the belt with its buckle, the bun, etc. ... it's very close to Balinese hilts representing this deity. Attached Images

29th January 2018, 09:43 PM	#6
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,218	Thanks for posting Bjorn. Even if they are not all particularly old they are nonetheless interesting additions to our gallery.