MALAY ART GALLERY'S....House of  Keris

Klewang Jawa Timur 2 Sogokan.

Klewang Jawa Timur 2 Sogokan –A very good example of a sword called the klewang from the eastern Javanese regions. Handle is made of buffalo horn, and is finely carved in the form of the makara, with well repoussed silver base encasements and hard dark wooden sheath.

Long, thick and very sturdy blade with two deep fullers or sogokan and a double sharp edge at the tip is very typical of the Javanese klewangs.

Pamor patterns are condense and are arranged in the mlumah technique of the kulit semangko or melon skin variation. It is said to enhance the owner’s popularity. 

Condition: Very good condition.

Age:  Krises and other edge weapons 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 19th century.

Length of blade: 23".   Overall length: 30.5".

Price:- US$430 plus shipment.

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