A Cirebon (put-together) keris

A. G. Maisey · 14th December 2008, 10:07 PM

Dhapur names and pamor names can and do change from area to area, from demographic to demographic, and from time to time.

Especially those dhapurs and pamors which are uncommon.

The dhapur of the blade shown by Kai Wee was identified by a spiritual advisor to President Suharto, who was also a mystic and a well known keris collector, as Dhapur Laler Mengeng. This was thirty years ago.

Ten years ago in Jogja it was identified as Mahesa Kanthong by a 70 year old dealer.

At the present time Haryono Haryoguritno identifies it as Kebo Kanthong.

Tunggulametung identifies it as Kebo Giri.

Take your pick.

David, may I ask where you have seen it identified as Kebo Giri?

14th December 2008, 10:07 PM	#14
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,019	Dhapur names and pamor names can and do change from area to area, from demographic to demographic, and from time to time. Especially those dhapurs and pamors which are uncommon. The dhapur of the blade shown by Kai Wee was identified by a spiritual advisor to President Suharto, who was also a mystic and a well known keris collector, as Dhapur Laler Mengeng. This was thirty years ago. Ten years ago in Jogja it was identified as Mahesa Kanthong by a 70 year old dealer. At the present time Haryono Haryoguritno identifies it as Kebo Kanthong. Tunggulametung identifies it as Kebo Giri. Take your pick. David, may I ask where you have seen it identified as Kebo Giri?