Length of blade: 13.5". Overall length: 18".
MALAY ART GALLERY'S....House of Keris
Keris Minang Kabau Anak Alang Tandok Ukiran 0322.
Keris Minang Kabau Anak Alang Tandok Ukiran 0322 - A
very good and very rare example of a
form of keris from Minang Kabau, Sumatra. Handle in the jawa demam form
and top sheath are made from buffalo horn and is deeply carved with minute
pierced through works. Bottom stem is made of ebony woods having brass and
silver rings bands with a horn bottom tip.
Long, slim and sturdy blade with slightly swollen mid rib, and well executed
base features or perabots typical
of the keris anak alang forms. It shares strong similarities with its
longer cousin the executioner's keris panjang, and the smaller keris bahari.
Pamor patterns
are not contrasting, which is the norm
from the area, due to the non nickel metals used. From the forging lines the
arrangements are of the mlumah technique
and are of the wos
utah or
scattered rice variations.
Condition: Aside from minor chip at the tip of hilt, 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 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 early 19th century.
Length of blade: 13.5". Overall length: 18".
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$75.00 per kilogram by FedEx (3 days) and Speedpost are at US$44.00 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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