Keris Melayu Raiu Anak Alang Ulu Tapak Kuda 1109 – A very good example
of a rather rare form of keris called the keris anak alang. From
the southern Sumatran regions of Riau Lingga, the finely carved handle in the
horse hoof or tapak kuda form is made from buffalo horn and is
deeply carved with fine floral motifs having the lotus flower or teratai
at the top. Top sheath in the crescent moon or sabit bulan form is made
from well selected kemuning woods with flashing grains. Bottom stem is
fully encased with finely repopussed silver having floral motifs at the front
and checkered motifs at the back. A finely repoussed silver pendoko or
ferrule completes fittings.
Long, slim and very sturdy blade with very well executed base features or
perabots especially the grenengs or fretworks, has an overall shape
or dapor called anak alang, and shares similar characteristics
with its longer cousin the keris panjang or executioners keris.
Pamor patterns are not contrasting due to the non nickel metals used.
From the forging lines, the arrangements are done in the mlumah technique
and are of the wos utah or scattered rice variations. The base
cross piece or ganjar has a “crystalline” characteristic that is called
pamor miang in Malay.
The pamor wos utah is said to enhance the owner's material well being,
while the pamor miang is sought after for its strong protective
properties.
Condition: Very good condition. Aside from minor chips at the back of the silver bottom stem,
rest is all in 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 theganjar (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 late 19th
century.
Length of blade: 13.5". Overall length:
18.5".
Our terms:
Buyer will pre-pay, plus shipping and insurance (optional),
which will be calculated upon receipt of address.
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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$32.00 per
kilogram by FedEx (3 days) and Speedpost are at US$22.00 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.
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obligations, to ask for more information or pictures of the items interested.
We are also open to any comments on our item's descriptions.
