MALAY ART GALLERY'S....House of Keris
Keris Lurus Tajong Bangsa Agong (Brojo Guno).
Keris Lurus Tajong Bangsa Agong (Brojo Guno) – A
fine and rare example
of a form of keris whose origin is from Patani, an area covering the
southern tip of Thailand including Kelantan, northern Malaysia. Its very unique
handle, made of hard woods called kenaung, it is finely and deeply carved
in the form of the Tajong. The refinements of the carvings needs
added mentioning, and the overall bold outlook and larger size is said to show
higher status, and is called Bangsa Agung, or noble
stature.
The handle had 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 with natural flashing grains and has some minute carvings at
the front called "shiva eyes". the bottom stem is made of angsena wood
with tiger's stripe grains, and there are finely repoused silver panels at
places decorating the sheath.
The straight and sturdy blade is very long and typical of the origin. Having a
prominent triangular spine or "tulang" in Malay, with very well executed
base features or perabots, it has an overall shape or dapor is
called pandai saras in Malay.
The blade is also well tempered as seen from the darker shades at the top three
quarters of the blade, and it can lift a coin up with just a slight tap at the
edges. This type of very well tempered blade is also called "brojo guno"
in Javanese, referring to a keris smith, or empu's name.
Pamor patterns are not contrasting, which is the norm from the area,
and from the forging lines the arrangements are of the mlumah technique
and are of the wos utah or scattered rice variations,
with a circumference pamor called pamor wengkon.
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 late 19th century.
Length of blade: 16.4". Overall length: 21.7".
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.
e-mail: keris4u@yahoo.com.sg or a_aljunied@hotmail.com
MALAY ART GALLERY
No. 31, Bussorah Street, Singapore 199449.
Tel/Fax: +65-62948051.Copyright ©2000.
MALAY ART GALLERY. House Of Keris.
All Rights Reserved.
Home Page Intro to kris & kris terms Kerises Gallery Other weapons Handles and accessories Sold Items