Keris with sekar glagah sungsang (sugar canne plume) pamor
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A decorative and interesting keris from 19th century Surakarta, Java, Indonesia. The blade is classified as jalak dinding with pamor (blade pattern) lingtang kemukus, a striking chevron type pattern with a central dividing line. The scabbard has a large wrangka (boat shaped throat piece) in trembalo iras wood. The pendok (lower part of the scabbard) in silver, chased with floral patterns. The Hilt in classical form in kemuning wood. The mendak (the ring between the hilt and blade) of very nice silver construction set with diamonds or quartz.
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.