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Keris Bugis Sulawesi Luk 5 Pendawa Ulu Tandok 0719.
Keris Bugis Sulawesi Luk 5 Pendawa
Ulu Tandok 0719 � A very good and rather rare
example of a keris from the southern Sulawesi region of Bugis. Handle in the
kerdas teleng form, is made of buffalo horn and is deeply and finely carved
with floral motifs. The top sheath in the typical Bugis tebeng or square
forms, is made from well selected burl woods, or kayu limar. A thick
silver ferrule or pendoko completes fittings.
Very sturdy blade with 5 prominent waves or luks and well executed base
features, having the spine with fullers flanking. It has an overall shape or
dapor called Pendawa in Javanese, referring to the 5
pendawas.
Pamor patterns are arranged in
the mlumah technique, of the kulit semangko or melon�s skin,
which is said to enhance the owner�s popularity.
Condition: Very good condition.
Age: Krises are traditionally made without any date stampings or engravings of the makers' name. Although a kris smith or "empu" has his own styles configured together with the dapor and especially the ganjar (cross piece). Obvious age wear and tear, usage, familiarity with forms, motifs and designs, origin and history, mediums and materials used are our guidelines in determining an approximate age. This particular piece, from our experience and knowledge, should go back to the middle 18th century blade and sheath, with mid 20th century hilt.
Length of blade: 14". Overall length: 18.5".
Our terms:
Buyer will pre-pay, plus shipping and insurance (optional), which will be calculated upon receipt of address.
We accept American Express credit card mail orders and International checks in Singapore dollars, or bank or wire transfers. Please allow a few days for clearance. Items are dispatched only after payments are cleared.
We also accept PayPal, Western Union and other forms of payment maybe accepted, but has to be clarified first.
Shipment by air courier. Shipments by reliably known Federal Express. Depending on destination, please allow a maximum of 5 working days for safe delivery time. Other cheaper forms of delivery are available through Speedpost, an arm of the postal service here. Do not hesitate to e-mail for details.
To the U.S.A, present rates are at US$35.00 per kilogram by FedEx (3 days) and Speedpost are at US$24.00 per kilogram (10 days). Other destinations please do inquire.
Our Pledge:
We are confident that you will be satisfied with this item and we guarantee it to be materially as presented. However, if the item does meet your expectations, it may be returned within 7 days of receipt for a complete refund of the purchased price, less the shipping cost, provided the item is returned in its original condition.
We advise interested buyers to please feel free without any obligations, to ask for more information or pictures of the items interested. We are also open to any comments on our item's descriptions.
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