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Keris Minang Lurua Bahari Pendok Perak 0514
Keris Minang Lurua Bahari Pendok
Perak 0514 - Rare example of a keris from the
Sumatran region of Minang Kabau. Well carved handle in the typical Minangkabau’s
version of the Jawa demam, and the top sheath or sampir (Malay),
are made of kemuning woods with the bottom stem fully encased with finely
rerpoussed silver having different motifs at the front and back.
Sturdy straight blade with very well executed base features or perabots,
has an overall shape or dapor called bahari. It shares strong
similarities with its two other longer cousins; the keris panjang
(executioner’s keris) and the keris anak alang.
Pamor patterns are not contrasting as it is the norm of the region not to use
contrasting nickel metals, and from the forging lines, the technique is
miring of the adeg or standing variations. The blade is also
very well tempered or nyepuh, and is seen from the darker shades of the
blade.
Condition: Very good condition. Very good condition with minor patching at hilt and sheath bottom stem.
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: 9.5". Overall length: 14".
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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