MALAY ART GALLERY'S....House of Keris
Keris Panjang Palembang Kapit Meteor.
Keris Panjang Palembang Kapit Meteor –A rare form of
long kris which is also used for execution! Handle is in the form of the horse's
hoof or tapak kuda, and is finely carved with depth and pierced through
works at places. The top sheath or sampir in is the typical Palembang,
south Sumatran forms, and is made of well selected kemuning woods. Silver
pendoko or ferrule completes the fittings.
Very long and slim has all the typical features of a keris panjang with
the fretworks or grenengs, and a tikel alis at the picetan.
The rather interesting blade has two distinctly different metal combination,
which is joined together at the bottom quarter of the blade using a technique
called kapit in Malay (seen in some rare Malay blades). The base metals
have some homogenous nature, and suggest the presence of meteoric
metals.
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 As the blade is withdrawn, a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. Aside from minor edge wears, 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 late 18th century, with late 19th century hilt.
Length of blade: 22". Overall length: 26.7".
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$33.00 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.
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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