A Bugis keris for comments

RSWORD · 15th March 2005, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Raja Muda

Hi RSword,

I must say I'm still drooling over the first Bugis keris you posted. Just out of curiosity, is the batang covered in gold, gilded silver or brass. How old is the keris and who happens to be the lucky owner. Truly a blade to die for!

It is a lovely keris and I am the lucky owner of it. The scabbard sleeve is solid gold(been tested for authenticity) but I am uncertain of the age of it. It does have an oral provenance that places it circa 1810-20 but unfortunately I do not have more solid provenance to know for sure. The blade goes well with the dress and it is beautiful as well.

RSWORD · 15th March 2005, 02:18 AM

Here is a link to a prior thread that shows a few close up shots of the first Bugis keris I posted.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=272

15th March 2005, 02:18 AM	#2
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,087	Here is a link to a prior thread that shows a few close up shots of the first Bugis keris I posted. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=272