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Keris Bugis Sulawesi Lurus Sepokal Sampir Lebar.
Keris Bugis Sulawesi Lurus Sepokal Sampir Lebar –
Another good example, of a keris from the southern Sulawesi region of Bugis.
Handle in the typical kerdas or pistol grip form and top sheath are made
from very well selected kemuning woods with natural flashing and
contrasting grains. A filigree brass ferrule or pendoko complete
fittings.
Very sturdy blade with a prominent arcing profile has the overall shape or
dapor called sepokal, and having angled edges that has a
hexagonal cross sectioned blade.
Pamor patterns are arranged in the mlumah technique, with the base
having a semi circular formation called batu lapak or saddle stone, and
the top are of the wos utah or scattered rice variation.
All patterns are unplanned or pamor tiban, and a person with good
knowledge of pamor patterns can find some unplanned pamor tiban that has
mystical references.
Condition: Very good condition. Aside from minor hairline cracks and patchings at the sheath’s neck joints, rest is all in 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 early 19th century.
Length of blade: 13". Overall length: 16".
Price: US$230 excluding shipping.
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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