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Keris Sundang Lurus Pedang Kapit.
Keris Sundang Lurus Pedang Kapit
– A
rare example of a long keris from the northern Borneo region of Sulu,
called the keris sundang. Usually of Mindanao in origin, and is rarely
found in northern Borneo as well as the Malaysian peninsular regions. Handle is
made of teak wood or kayu jati, and top sheath is made of kemuning
woods in the form of the sabit bulan or crescent moon form. Bottom stem
is made of teak wood, and is encased with finely repoussed silver bands.
Long and sturdy blade has a few rare features, including the base having a
repoussed silver plate riveted on each side, and this contraption is called
kapit in Malay. Above it are gold inlaying works showing floral tendril
motifs, with a silver attachment of the handle to the blade called the
baca-baca, or asang- asang. In the middle of the blade, two deep
fullers extends to the top where the tip ends unusually at an arc, a lot like a
sword, and hence the term Sudang Pedang, or a sword Sundang.
Pamor patterns are arranged in the mlumah technique, and are of the
wos utah or scattered rice variations.
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 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 blade early 19th century, with late 20th century fittings.
Length of blade: 21". Overall length: 27.6".
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$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.
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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