MALAY ART GALLERY'S....House of Keris
Keris Tajong Patani Pandai Saras 1010.
Keris Tajong Patani Pandai Saras 1010 – A very
good and rare example
of keris from Patani, an area covering the southern tip of Thailand
including Kelantan, northern Malaysia. Its unique handle made of hard and well
selected kenaung or ebony woods, is finely and deeply carved in the form
of 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.
Top sheath is made from very well selected kemuning woods with flashing
grains and the bottom stem is made from angsana woods with tiger’s stripe
grains. Newly made gold plated brass ferrule with pierced through works
completes fittings.
Very sturdy blade with prominent triangular spine or "tulang" in Malay,
has very well executed perabots or base features typical of the region’s
styles. The 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.
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.
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 late 18th, early 19th century blade with early 20th century fittings.
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$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.
e-mail: keris4u@yahoo.com.sg or a_aljunied@hotmail.com
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No. 31, Bussorah Street, Singapore 199449.
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