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This Yogyakarta keris has royal appearance. 

The Pendok is Kemalon Hitam (black varnish for noble people from the administration) with at the front a highly detailed filigree of copper with various floral patterns. 

The Wranka (handle) is carved from luxurious burr walnut, as is the elegant Ukiran (hilt). The bottom of the Ukiran is set off with a silver Mendak (spacer ring). 

Only when the keris is drawn from the Gandar (sheath), you will see its true beauty. The Wilah (blade) is jet black with fine silver veins, the characteristics of the special Beras Wutah pamor. The top of the Keris, just below the Gandja (guard), is ajour, with on the right a dragon's head with a gold sphere in its mouth. The Dapur of this Keris is Naga Siluman. In Sanskrit, seluman or stealth means imagination (sight), which is the shadow that is aroused by magic powers. Another meaning is masculine, standing for magic and fascination. So the definition of the Naga Siluman (stealth dragon) can be literally interpreted as an invisible dragon or a dragon that exists in the imaginary (mystical) world, and that arouses magic powers that are fascinating and charismatic.

The Wilah has five luk (curves). 

The keris and the Wranka are a very good fit. 
  
Features:
Dapur: Naga Seluman 
Pamor: Beras Wutah   
Tangguh: Demak
Warongko: Yogyakarta
Kayu: Akar

Measurements:
Total length including Gandar: 48 cm.
Length of the Keris: 40 cm.
Length of the Wilah: 31.5 cm.

In very good condition

Keris, kris with exclusive finish - Java - Indonesia

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Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

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