Keris bargain

Jean · 8th October 2020, 04:54 PM

Which odd detail do you notice about the 3 krisses shown on the picture?
This tragical event caused a lot of resentment againt the Dutch in Europe at that time.

kai · 8th October 2020, 05:33 PM

The painter knew damaged keris with detached crosspieces stubbornly holding onto their blades...

Unless prepared on the spot (which was a rare exception), period artwork needs to be taken with a lump of salt rather than as evidence.

8th October 2020, 04:54 PM	#1
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	Which odd detail do you notice about the 3 krisses shown on the picture? This tragical event caused a lot of resentment againt the Dutch in Europe at that time.

8th October 2020, 05:33 PM	#2
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	The painter knew damaged keris with detached crosspieces stubbornly holding onto their blades... Unless prepared on the spot (which was a rare exception), period artwork needs to be taken with a lump of salt rather than as evidence.