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Keris with sekar glagah sungsang (sugar cane plume) pamor

Place of Origin: Surakarta, Java, Indonesia

Date: 19th Century

Total Length:: 485 mm (19 inches)

Length of Blade:: 360 mm (14 ¼ inches)

Reference: 494

Status: Available

Price: £1950

Full Description:

<p>A decorative and interesting keris from 19th century Surakarta, Java, Indonesia. The blade is classified as<em> jalak dinding</em> with<em> pamor </em>(blade pattern) <em>lingtang kemukus</em>, a striking chevron type pattern with a central dividing line. The scabbard has a large<em> wrangka</em> (boat shaped throat piece) in <em>trembalo iras </em>wood. The <em>pendok</em> (lower part of the scabbard) in silver, chased with floral patterns. The Hilt in classical form in<em> kemuning</em> wood. The <em>mendak </em>(the ring between the hilt and blade) of very nice silver construction set with diamonds or quartz.</p> <p><em>Often the original intention that the keris has magical and spiritual qualities is ignored, and the keris just considered an object or a weapon. In honour of the traditions of the keris and the empu (talented smiths) who made them, I would like to note what each pamor represents. Here the pamor (blade pattern) sekar glagah sungsang (upside down sugar cane plume) increases authority, repels unwanted events, eases communication with others. Especially suitable for traders.</em></p>

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