Keris Panjang Melayu 4 Ron Dha – A rare form of long
kris which is also used for execution! Handle is of buffalo horn, and carved in
the form of the horse's hoof or tapak kuda, with the top sheath or
sampir in Malay, in the crescent moon or sabit bulan form, is made
of very well selected kemuning woods with natural flashing grains. Bottom
stem or gandar is made of angsena woods with tiger’s stripe
grains, and horn bottom tip. Silver pendoko or ferrule completes the
fittings.
Long, slim and thick blade is very sturdy, and has all the typical features of
a keris panjang with the fretworks or grenengs using a rarely seen
4 ron dhas.
The long and slim nature of the blade makes its use as an executioner's keris
is very appropriate. The condemned was seated; his arm held by guards, the
executioner holding the kris vertically and points it on the victim's left
shoulder, near the neck just behind the collar-bone. When the signal was given,
the blade is driven downwards through the heart. As the blade is withdrawn, a
cotton pad is placed into the opening caused by the thrust. This method of execution is theoretically
bloodless.
Pamor
patterns are not contrasting but shows forging of the miring technique,
and are of the adeg or standing variations. It's used more as an
execution rather than a practical weapon, makes the keris panjang a
status wear, or for a person who can commission an execution.
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 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 middle 19th century blade and hilt, with newly made wooden
sheath.
Length of blade: 18". Overall
length: 24".
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your expectations, it may be returned within 7 days of receipt for a complete
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