MALAY
ART
GALLERY'S....House
of Keris
Keris Panjang Penyalang Riau Lingga
Tandok Perak.
Keris Panjang Penyalang Riau Lingga Tandok Perak –A
very good and rare example of a long keris called the keris panjang or
penyalang, from the southern Sumatran regions of Riau Lingga.
Fittings are made of buffalo horn, with the handle in the form of the horse's
hoof or tapak kuda, and the top sheath in the sabit bulan or
crescent moon. Wooden bottom stem has well repoussed silver panels at the neck
and bottom. A silver ferrule or pendoko completes fittings.
Long and very sturdy blade with prominent spine and deep fullers flanking till
the tip, with very well executed base features or perabots.
The long and slim nature of the blade makes its use as an executioner's keris is
very appropriate. The condemned was seated; his arm held by guards, the
executioner holding the kris vertically and points it on the victim's left
shoulder, near the neck just behind the collar-bone. When the signal was given,
the blade is driven downwards through the heart. As the blade is withdrawn, a
cotton pad is placed into the opening caused by the thrust. This method of
execution is theoretically bloodless.
Pamor
patterns are not contrasting but shows forging of the mlumah technique,
and are of the beras tumpah or scattered rice variations. It's
used more as an execution rather than a practical weapon, makes the keris
panjang a status wear, or for a person who can commission an execution.
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 late 19th early
20th
century.
Length of blade: 22.6". Overall length:
28.4".
Our terms:
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Buyer will pre-pay, plus shipping and insurance (optional),
which will be calculated upon receipt of address.
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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.
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We also accept PayPal, Western
Union and other forms of payment maybe accepted, but has to be
clarified first.
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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.
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To the U.S.A, present rates are at US$33.00
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
MALAY ART GALLERY
No. 31, Bussorah Street, Singapore 199449.
Tel/Fax: +65-62948051.
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