Hierarchical ranks in the Surakarta keraton

Paul B. · 30th July 2018, 04:19 AM

If post #4 is done according the pakem rules and if it is worn by a member of the Surakarta Keraton hierarchy.
The handle is a recent (decent) replacement.
Old blade (Adeg pamor) fits flush.

A. G. Maisey · 30th July 2018, 05:36 AM

No Paul, not necessarily.

Hilts can be natural, hilts can be painted, they can be one or the other.

As for the idea of "replacement" keris fittings get changed all the time, depending upon the circumstances.

For example, the hilt + selut on your black keris, if this keris was intended to be worn at at evening function, and the owner had a selut stel, he would very probably prefer to use it rather than a hilt which did not have a selut.

The stones in a selut catch the light at night and throw out flashes.

30th July 2018, 04:19 AM	#1
Paul B. Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 205	If post #4 is done according the pakem rules and if it is worn by a member of the Surakarta Keraton hierarchy. The handle is a recent (decent) replacement. Old blade (Adeg pamor) fits flush. Attached Images

30th July 2018, 05:36 AM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,019	No Paul, not necessarily. Hilts can be natural, hilts can be painted, they can be one or the other. As for the idea of "replacement" keris fittings get changed all the time, depending upon the circumstances. For example, the hilt + selut on your black keris, if this keris was intended to be worn at at evening function, and the owner had a selut stel, he would very probably prefer to use it rather than a hilt which did not have a selut. The stones in a selut catch the light at night and throw out flashes.