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Keris Tajong Lurus Pandai Saras 0714.
Keris Tajong Lurus Pandai Saras 0714
- A vvery rare example of a form of keris
whose origin is from Patani, an area covering the southern tip of
Thailand including Kelantan, northern Malaysia. It’s very unique handle, made of
hard wood called kenaung is finely and deeply carved in the form called
the Tajong.
It has been described by writers from the west as a kingfisher. It is also
called "Pekaka" by many in the area, in resemblance to a bird of the same
name. Although it does resemble a bird, closer look at the handle shows it to be
more of a "demonic" figurine. Its wide eyes and long beak has a kingfisher's
resemblance, but the teeth, fangs and beard which are carved in full details,
shows otherwise.
The top sheath is made from very well selected kemuning woods, and the
cylindrical bottom stem is made from angsena woods. A well repoussed
silver pendoko or ferrule completes the fittings.
The long, straight and very sturdy blade with very typical regional characteristics, having a prominent triangular spine or "tulang" in Malay that stretches from the tip to the base and even present at the "ganjar". The base features or perabots are well executed and it has an overall shape or dapor called Pandai Saras in Malay.
The blade is also well tempered or nyepuh as seen from the darker shades at the top of the blade.
Pamor patterns are usually not contrasting, but from the forging lines the arrangements are of the mlumah technique and are of the wos utah or scattered rice variations. The pamor is said to protect enhance the owner's material well being
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 middle to late 19th century.
Length of blade: 15.5". Overall length: 21".
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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