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

Pedang Tusuk Tempius Jawa Timur Trap-trapan.

Pedang Tusuk Tempius Jawa Timur Trap-trapan– A good and rare example of a stabbing sword or pedang tusuk from the eastern Javanese regions. Handle is made from buffalo horn and has thick brass guard and bracket. Wooden sheath is still retaining the red finish that is said to be meant for status wear.


Long and very sturdy blade has a single sharp edge at the bottom half and double sharp edges at the top half to assist in stabbing.


Pamor patterns are rare and are arranged in the tambal technique showing splotches of contrasting pamor lines called the pamor
trap-trapan.
 The pamor is said to enhance the owner’s status.


Condition: Very good condition. Aside from minor joint split at the wooden sheath, rest is all in 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: 20.3".   Overall length: 26".

Price:- US$320 plus shipment.

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